37 homes sold in Marion in the last year, at a typical $301K
Redfin reports Marion’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 54960, which takes in Marion and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Marion homes are listed.
Every place Marion homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Marion.
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Houses are 0% of Marion’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
37 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
Fewer homes sell than before 2021, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
37 sales in the last year, against 69 in 2020 and a low of 32 in 2012. The typical sale went from $137K in 2016 to $301K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 54960, which takes in Marion and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Marion are more common than before the pandemic, but 55% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 54960 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 37 sales.
If you’re buying in Marion
- Shop in August. It brings about 7 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (22% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.8% of the list price on average; 21% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 32% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 77 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 8 a month), and the most competition: 30% close over asking. July and August offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (24%). September has the least competition (17%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Wisconsin
| Marion now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 21% | 14% | 45% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 32% | 6% | 30% | 44% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.8% | 94.4% | 101.3% | 99.2% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 77 | 121 | 59 | 53 |
13 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.2 times the 2025 low (11), 55% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 48.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 54960, which takes in Marion and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Marion home costs about $1,842 a month
Price: Marion’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Marion’s 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Marion is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $301K home, about $3,260 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Marion, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in MarionCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Wautoma, Berlin, Montello, Ripon and Omro sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Marion, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 98 | $215K | $132 | 31% | 65 |
| Ripon | 94 | $258K | $164 | 30% | 59 |
| Omro | 55 | $315K | $182 | 45% | 57 |
| Green Lake | 42 | $434K | $259 | 21% | 81 |
| Marion (ZIP 54960) | 37 | $301K | $211 | 21% | 77 |
| Montello | 37 | $241K | $146 | 5% | 87 |
| Wautoma | 29 | $201K | $149 | 19% | 64 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Marion
What do homes sell for in Marion, WI?
37 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $301K, $211 a square foot.
Is Marion a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 28 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 3 sold, about 7.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Marion?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Marion?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $301K home that’s near $3,260.
Where can I see homes for sale in Marion?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Marion’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Marion.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 54960, which takes in Marion and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).