The real estate market in Josephine County is showing strong signs of activity and growth as we reach the midpoint of 2025.
Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know:
Josephine County Residential Statistics Courtesy of Rogue Valley Multiple Listing Service
📈 Inventory is Up – More Options for Buyers
- Total active listings rose 26.1% year-over-year (488 in May 2025 vs. 387 in May 2024).
- Rural listings saw the biggest jump: +32.6%
- Notable local increases:
- Grants Pass (97527): +25.0%
- Cave Junction: +69.2%
👉 More homes on the market means buyers have more choices—and more negotiating power.
💰 Home Prices Holding with Slight Growth
Median Sale Prices (All Property Types Combined):
- Urban Homes:
- Grants Pass 97526: $361,000 (⬆ slight)
- Grants Pass 97527: $381,450 (⬆ modestly)
- Rural Homes (All Acreage): $510,000 (⬆ from $437,000 last year)
- New Construction: Median up 10.5% to $485,000
- In-Park Mobile Homes: Median down 29% to $79,000
✅ Rural homes and new builds are showing the strongest appreciation.
⏳ Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
- Average Days on Market: 83 (⬆ 15.3% from last year)
- Median Days on Market: 42
- Absorption Rate: 6.25 months of inventory (⬆ 12.2%)
📌 This means it’s officially a balanced market—not overly favoring buyers or sellers.
🔎 Buyer Behavior – Mid-Range Still Dominates
- Most sales occur between $300K and $500K
- Properties in the $450K–$500K range saw strong activity
- Luxury properties ($900K–$1.3M) had more movement than last year, but still make up a small portion of the market
🛠 Land & Acreage Insights
- 5–10 acre properties had the highest appreciation (+14.2%)
- Under 5 acres saw prices increase to $499,000 median
- Over 10 acres saw a price drop—possibly reflecting fewer high-end buyers or development-ready properties
🧐 What This Means for You
👩🌾 For Buyers:
- Inventory is up, and competition is slightly less intense
- Rural homes and acreage still offer strong value
- With interest rates still fluctuating, now is a smart time to buy before prices climb again
🧑🔧 For Sellers:
- If your home is priced right, it will sell—but it may take a bit longer
- Rural and move-in-ready homes are in demand
- Now is the time to stand out: pre-listing inspections, light staging, and competitive pricing are key
💡 Final Takeaway
The Josephine County market is stable and healthy. It’s not the red-hot market of a few years ago, but it’s full of opportunity for both buyers and sellers who make smart, informed moves.
Thinking of buying or selling in Josephine County this year?
Let’s talk about your goals and create a strategy that works in today’s market.
Rooted in Nature. Grounded in Service.
Shauna Mayfield, Oregon Realtor #201258800
Serving Josephine & Jackson Counties
(541) 250-0233
shauna.mayfield@exprealty.com
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