Photo: Greg Tally - User: (WT-shared) WineCountryInn at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 3.0136 homes sold in Sturgeon Bay in the last year, at a typical $356K
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 Sturgeon Bay homes are listed.
Every place Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay.
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Houses are 0% of Sturgeon Bay’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
136 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
136 sales in the last year, against 166 in 2021 and a low of 104 in 2023. The typical sale went from $154K in 2016 to $356K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 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 Sturgeon Bay are more common than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Sturgeon Bay’s home sales 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, 136 sales.
If you’re buying in Sturgeon Bay
- Shop in May. It brings about 16 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.8% of the list price on average; 28% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 23% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 60 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 18 a month), but August is the most competitive: 30% of August sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). March has the least competition (24%) but only about 10 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Wisconsin
| Sturgeon Bay now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 28% | 17% | 44% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 23% | 4% | 1% | 44% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.8% | 95.8% | 101% | 99.2% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 60 | 82 | 68 | 53 |
56 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.3 times the 2022 low (24), 19% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 122.
Sturgeon Bay ranks 139th of 165 busy Wisconsin markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Sturgeon Bay is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Sturgeon Bay home costs about $2,355 a month
Price: Sturgeon Bay’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sturgeon Bay’s 1.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Sturgeon Bay is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 7.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $356K home, about $5,960 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Sturgeon Bay, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Sturgeon BayTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Sturgeon Bay.
Work & commuteCheck 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.
Algoma, Marinette, Menominee, Peshtigo and Oconto sell for less a square foot; Egg Harbor for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Sturgeon Bay, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette | 166 | $192K | $123 | 44% | 54 |
| Sturgeon Bay | 136 | $356K | $227 | 28% | 60 |
| Menominee | 128 | $162K | $110 | 33% | 70 |
| Oconto | 51 | $206K | $141 | 42% | 52 |
| Algoma | 47 | $247K | $150 | 20% | 52 |
| Peshtigo | 40 | $232K | $145 | 34% | 52 |
| Egg Harbor | 39 | $614K | $354 | 31% | 90 |
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 Sturgeon Bay
What do homes sell for in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
136 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $356K, $227 a square foot.
Is Sturgeon Bay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 60 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 18 sold, about 3.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Sturgeon Bay?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Sturgeon Bay?
About 1.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $356K home that’s near $5,960.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sturgeon Bay?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sturgeon Bay’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sturgeon Bay.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 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).