Waldport, Oregon | Real Estate Market Report |
Home Prices & Inventory - September 2026
Lincoln County, Oregon Coast | ZIP Code 97394 | Single Family Homes & Condos
Waldport, Oregon - Real Estate
Market Overview
Waldport opens September 2026 with 85 active listings of single family homes and condominiums, up from 80 a month ago and the highest count of the year. The average active list price is $581,000, and prices run from $199,000 to $1,400,000. On the sold side, August was quiet: nine homes closed at a $465,000 median, but sellers collected 98.25 percent of their asking price and the typical sale moved in well under a month. Active listing data is current as of September 15, 2026, sourced from Advantage Real Estate. Closed-sale and supply figures come from RPR (Realtors Property Resource), the data service Oregon Realtors use to pull market statistics from public records and MLS feeds, for August 2026.
Market at a Glance - September 2026
Active Listings - Waldport, OR (September 2026)
Active single family and condo inventory reached 85 in mid September, five more than in August and the highest point since we began tracking this series in March. The count covers the Waldport 97394 area. The average list price eased to $581,000, down about two percent, and the floor dropped back to $199,000 after August's $250,000 low. That lower floor is the more useful number for most buyers, because it signals that entry level inventory returned to a market that had priced it out a month earlier. The ceiling holds near $1,400,000.
| Metric | August 2026 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listings | 80 | 85 | +5 |
| Avg. List Price (Active) | $593,000 | $581,000 | -2.0% |
| Avg. Price/SqFt (Active) | Not published | $325 | See note |
| Price Range (Active) | $250,000 to $1,400,000 | $199,000 to $1,400,000 | Lower floor |
Note on price per square foot: the figure returns this month at $325. We left it out of the August review because one active listing carried an incomplete square footage record that distorted any average built from it. That record has cleared, so there is no August figure to compare against. The last published number was $339 in July 2026.
August 2026 Home Sales - Waldport, Oregon
According to RPR data for August 2026, nine single family homes and condominiums closed in Waldport, down from 15 in July. The median sold price fell to $465,000 from $590,000, and median price per square foot among sold homes eased to $305 from $332. The more telling numbers sit underneath those headlines. Sellers collected 98.25 percent of their final list price, up from about 92 percent in July, and the median sale spent 23 days in RPR against 84 a month earlier. Fewer homes changed hands, and the ones that did were smaller and less expensive, but they sold close to asking and they sold quickly. Nine transactions is a thin sample, so treat the medians as a snapshot of which homes sold rather than a reading on what Waldport property is worth.
| August 2026 Closed Sales (RPR) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Number of Sales | 9 |
| Median Sold Price | $465,000 |
| Total Sales Volume | $4,196,500 |
| Sold-to-List Price Ratio | 98.25% |
| Median Price per SqFt (Sold) | $305 |
| Median Days in RPR | 23 |
"Median Days in RPR" is calculated differently from MLS days on market and is not directly comparable to MLS-reported figures. The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is the database brokers use to list and share properties. RPR's measurement begins when a property first appears in RPR's database, which may predate the MLS list date.
Market Velocity - New Listings & Pending Contracts
August brought 18 new listings to the Waldport area at a $489,500 median, per RPR, down from 24 in July. New pending contracts numbered nine at a $525,000 median, and all pending contracts stood at eight at a $468,750 median. Both pending medians run above July's, which sat near $427,000 and $425,000. What is going under contract now is priced above what actually closed in August, which is the reverse of the pattern we flagged last month. Pending contracts become the next quarter's closings, so this is the line to watch through the fall.
| August 2026 Activity (RPR) | New Listings | New Pending | All Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 18 | 9 | 8 |
| Median Price | $489,500 | $525,000 | $468,750 |
Inventory & Supply Trends - Lincoln County, Oregon Coast
RPR put Waldport's months supply at 10.2 for August, up about 18 percent for the month and up 58.1 percent over the past 12 months. Months of inventory measures how long it would take to sell everything currently listed at the recent pace of sales, and a balanced market generally runs four to six months. At 10.2, Waldport sits deep in buyer-favorable territory, which matches RPR's own buyer's market read. Part of that jump is arithmetic rather than a shift in demand: the measure divides listings by recent sales, so a nine sale month pushes the ratio up even when inventory grows modestly. The active-listing trajectory frames the longer trend: 54 in March, 68 in April, 70 in May, 66 in June, 78 in July, 80 in August, and 85 in mid September.
| Supply Indicator | Figure | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months Supply (August 2026) | 10.2 | +18.1% | Well above the 4 to 6 month balanced range |
Median Estimated Property Value - Waldport, OR
RPR's automated model put the median estimated value for Waldport at $537,600 in August, up 3.3 percent for the month and down 2.4 percent over the year. This is RPR's model-based figure, built from public records and listing data. It is separate from the active listing prices in this report and does not represent an appraisal of any specific home.
Key Market Observations - Waldport, Oregon - September 2026
- Active single family and condo inventory reached 85 in mid September, the highest point of the year, after starting at 54 in March.
- August closings fell to nine, the slowest month since spring, and total volume came in at about $4.20 million.
- The sold median dropped to $465,000 while sold price per square foot eased only to $305, which points to smaller homes changing hands rather than a broad decline in value.
- Sellers collected 98.25 percent of list in August, up from about 92 percent in July, and the median sale closed in 23 days in RPR against 84 a month earlier.
- At 10.2 months supply, up 58.1 percent over the year, Waldport sits well past the four to six month balanced range, though a nine sale month inflates that ratio.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
For buyers: Eighty-five active listings and a 10.2 month supply give you the widest selection Waldport has offered this year, and the return of sub $200,000 inventory reopens the entry level. Do not read the supply figure as license to lowball across the board, though. August sellers collected better than 98 percent of asking and the median sale closed in a little over three weeks, so the well-priced homes are still moving fast. The negotiating room sits with listings that have been sitting, not with the ones that just came on. Buyers hunting the lower end should also look at condominiums and townhomes across Lincoln County, where the entry price is often lower than a comparable detached home.
For sellers: August was thin on volume but strong on execution, which tells you pricing discipline is doing the work right now. Homes that came to market priced correctly closed near asking in about three weeks. Homes priced against last spring are the ones adding to that 85 listing count. Pending contracts are running above August's closings, so demand has not left the market, it has just gotten selective. Our guide to selling your home covers the groundwork, and for a starting figure our brokers offer a free Waldport home valuation.
About the Waldport, Oregon Real Estate Market
Waldport is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, at the mouth of the Alsea River where it meets the Pacific Ocean, about 14 miles south of Newport. The community is known for the historic Alsea Bay Bridge, direct beach access, tidal flats, and proximity to state parks and recreational trails. Waldport's market is primarily single family homes and condominiums, with pricing influenced by waterfront proximity, ocean and bay views, lot size, and access to outdoor amenities.
Waldport's low transaction volume means trends are best evaluated across multiple months rather than from a single period. August is a clear example: nine sales can move a median by six figures without the underlying market changing much at all. Reviewing active listing data and recent sales together gives the clearest read on current conditions.
About This Report
This report covers single family homes and condominiums in Waldport, Oregon (ZIP 97394). It does not include manufactured homes, vacant land, or commercial properties. Active listing data is sourced from Advantage Real Estate and reflects inventory as of September 15, 2026. Closed sales, pending contract, and supply data are sourced from RPR (Realtors Property Resource) for August 2026. The two datasets serve different purposes and are presented separately rather than cross-compared. For a figure specific to your home rather than a market-wide statistic, our brokers provide a free Waldport home valuation.
The Advantage Real Estate team tracks the Waldport and Alsea Bay market every month and works the 97394 area from Bayshore to the Alsea River.
Meet a few of our local brokers who sell in Waldport:
Data sources: RPR (Realtors Property Resource) market statistics for Waldport, OR (97394), August 2026; active listing data from Advantage Real Estate, September 15, 2026. Statistics reflect MLS-reported data and may not include all off-market or FSBO transactions. Figures are for general market awareness and informational purposes only. This report reflects current listing prices and recent sales data and does not represent an appraisal or a prediction of future market conditions. Contact a licensed Oregon real estate professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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