Fall Market Check-In: What’s Really Happening in Yamhill County Real Estate?

As fall settles into the Willamette Valley, Yamhill County’s housing market is showing signs of balance and stability. While activity has cooled slightly from the busy summer season, the data points to a healthy, sustainable pace where both buyers and sellers can find opportunity.

🏡 Market at a Glance

Median Listing Price: $565,200 (+1.19%)
Median Days on Market: 79 days (+15 days)
Median Price per Sq. Ft.: $307 (+0.65%)
Active Listings: 364 (16 fewer than last month)
Pending Listings: 150 (10 more than last month)
New Listings: 78 (26 fewer than last month)
Months of Inventory: 3 (unchanged)

The previous chart shows the Active Listing Trends for the U.S. Housing Market Analysis (2023–2025) ~ Nationwide. This bar chart, reveals powerful trends shaping today’s real estate landscape. The key takeaway? This nationwide inventory growth is reshaping buying and selling strategies in 2025.

🏡 What This Means for Home Buyers

For home buyers, the steady climb in available homes offers something we haven’t seen in years: choice, leverage, and time.

More Homes, More Options: Active listings surged from 616,869 in January 2023 to 1,100,407 in September 2025, giving buyers more flexibility across locations and price points.
Reduced Bidding Pressure: Higher inventory means fewer multiple-offer situations, helping buyers avoid overbidding or waiving key protections like inspections or appraisals.
Stronger Negotiation Power: Increased supply tends to moderate price growth, allowing room for negotiation on price, closing costs, or repairs.
Informed Decisions: With more homes on the market, buyers can take their time to compare options, conduct due diligence, and make confident, data-backed offers.

In short, today’s buyers are shopping in a more balanced and less competitive environment—a refreshing change after years of tight supply and rising prices.

🏠What This Means for Home Sellers

The data signals a shift from a seller-dominated market to a more balanced, competitive environment. For sellers, success now depends on pricing, condition, and marketing strategy.

Increased Competition: Listings jumped from 871,518 in December 2024 to over 1.1 million by September 2025. To stand out, your home must capture attention through professional staging, photography, and marketing.
Smart, Data-Driven Pricing: With buyers having more options, correct pricing from the start is critical. Even small overpricing can lead to longer days on market and larger price cuts later.
Market-Ready Presentation: Homes in top condition—clean, staged, and well-maintained—sell faster and for stronger prices. In contrast, listings with deferred maintenance or poor presentation risk being overlooked.
Adjusting Expectations: The days of instant offers and bidding wars are fading. Today’s market rewards realistic pricing and strategic preparation over aggressive pricing tactics.

The Big Picture: A Healthier Market for Everyone

This increase in housing inventory marks a return to a healthier, more sustainable market. Buyers benefit from more options and less pressure, while sellers can still achieve strong results through smart strategy and preparation. As 2025 progresses, expect continued stabilization—not a crash, but a normalization—as the market adjusts from the ultra-competitive conditions of the pandemic years.

Prices Hold Steady as Market Finds Its Rhythm

Despite the seasonal slowdown, home values in Yamhill County continue to show strength. The median listing price rose slightly to $565,200, reflecting ongoing demand and seller confidence. Likewise, the median price per square foot edged up to $307, a sign that buyers are still willing to pay for quality homes in desirable neighborhoods. The increase in median days on market to 79 suggests a shift toward more deliberate decision-making from buyers—a natural adjustment after the high-energy summer market. Sellers may need to be patient, but the data shows that homes are still moving when priced and presented well.

🧭 Inventory Tightens as Fall Listings Slow

Inventory levels are tightening across Yamhill County, with 364 active listings and just 78 new listings added in the past month. Fewer homeowners are listing this time of year, which is typical as we move deeper into fall. This slight pullback in supply helps keep prices stable even as buyer activity moderates. Interestingly, pending listings rose to 150, indicating that motivated buyers are still active and ready to make offers when the right home comes along. For sellers, this means well-prepared listings can still generate strong interest—especially when competitively priced.

💡 What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers:
Now is a great time to shop the market. With three months of inventory, you’ll find a balanced mix of options without the bidding wars that dominated recent years. You may have more negotiation power, but don’t wait too long—inventory is shrinking, and well-priced homes are still selling quickly.

For Sellers:
Homes are still selling, but presentation and pricing strategy matter more than ever. As days on market increase, buyers are being more selective. Fewer price reductions (down to 180 this month) suggest sellers are starting at more realistic price points—an encouraging trend that keeps the market healthy.

Yamhill County continues to show steady, balanced market behavior as we close out the year. Prices remain firm, buyers are active, and inventory is tightening just enough to maintain momentum. While the frenzy of past years has eased, the current conditions create a sustainable environment for both buying and selling real estate in the heart of Oregon wine country.

Whether you’re planning to list your home or find your next one, the fall season offers opportunities worth exploring—with the right strategy and local expertise on your side.