The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53941 sells for about $370,081, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $794 a month.
ZIP 53941 — La Valle
The housing market in 53941 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by low inventory levels. While sales volume is low due to the small population, demand for rural residential properties persists, keeping the market competitive for well-priced homes.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing compared to larger regional metros.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53941, Sauk County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Reedsburg School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Sauk County context.
The region faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Baraboo River and standard wildfire risks associated with rural Wisconsin woodlands.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism related to the Baraboo Hills, and proximity to regional manufacturing hubs in Reedsburg.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and county-wide mill rates.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Reedsburg or Baraboo for employment and services.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including the Baraboo River for paddling, proximity to Mirror Lake State Park, and local village parks.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a mix of single-family homes and small-scale multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-sector jobs supporting the regional tourism industry.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure.
The Sauk County Treasurer and local assessors manage property valuations based on annual market assessments.
Parcels are subject to Reedsburg School District taxes and local municipal levies for village services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and flood zone designations near the river.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53941 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
Central community space for local gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.