Deschutes County
Notable metrics include:
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- The Median Sales Price in January 2026 was $670,000, essentially flat year-over-year (-0.2%) from $671,350 in January 2025, signaling stable pricing in Deschutes County as the market continues to normalize after the peak years.
- New listings declined 5.7% year-over-year, with 347 new residential properties coming to market compared to 368 in January 2025, reflecting typical winter seasonality and continued caution among potential sellers.
- The Absorption Rate in January 2026 measured 3.26 months, down 5.23% from 3.44 months one year ago, indicating a slightly slower pace of turnover and more balanced market conditions heading into early 2026.
- The average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) rose to 118 days, a 37.21% increase from 86 days last January, while the median CDOM increased 38.98%, from 59 to 82 days, highlighting longer marketing times and more deliberate buyer decision-making.
- Active listings edged down 1.8% year-over-year to 1,143 homes (from 1,164), while sold listings fell 17.5%, with 222 closed sales compared to 269 in January 2025—evidence of reduced transaction volume even as inventory remains relatively steady.
The key January 2026 real estate metrics for Deschutes County reflect a stable but slower-moving market. Pricing is holding near last year’s levels, while fewer new listings, fewer closed sales, and notably longer days on market suggest buyers have become more selective and sellers must price and position homes strategically to secure timely offers.
Deschutes County MARKET CONDITIONS
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