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Janesville WI Housing Market Report — 2026
Primary market fields refreshed from Redfin rolling-three-month city data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow city data as of 2026-06-30.
June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $292,341 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +5.92% |
| Median days on market | 46 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 250 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,089 (+6.05% YoY) |
Janesville WI Redfin median sale price: $292,341 (+5.92% YoY), 46 median days on market, 250 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Janesville WI Zillow ZHVI: $300,089 (+6.05% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. June 2026 primary fields only. Other on-page figures are May 2026 supplemental context unless separately dated. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
June 2026 source notice
The refresh panel contains the current Redfin and Zillow primary fields. Other market figures and calculations below retain their displayed source dates and are May 2026 supplemental context unless explicitly dated June 2026.
TL;DR
According to the May 2026 Redfin Data Center city row, Janesville shows a $288,327 median sale price, +6.79% year over year, 47 median days on market, and 217 homes sold. Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31 is $297,863. USA Home Buyers purchases Janesville homes for cash in any condition, any situation. Written offer in 24 hours, close in 7–14 days. Call 888-274-5006.
Janesville WI Market Overview
Janesville is the county seat of Rock County and the largest city in the Janesville region. The combination of local employment, healthcare, education, and established neighborhood demand creates a stable housing market that has appreciated through economic cycles. Janesville is served primarily through Rock County. Verify parcel jurisdiction before relying on recording, court, or sheriff-sale details.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $288,327 (+6.79% YoY) | Redfin Data Center city row (May 2026) |
| Median price per sq ft | Not part of this May 2026 refresh | Excluded from Batch 4 public source notes |
| Median days on market | 47 median days on market | Redfin Data Center city row (May 2026) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 100.43% | Redfin Data Center city row (May 2026) |
| Compete Score | Not part of this May 2026 refresh | Excluded from Batch 4 public source notes |
| Monthly homes sold | 217 homes sold | Redfin Data Center city row (May 2026) |
| WI transfer fee | $3/$1,000 (0.3%), Rock County ROD | WI DOR / Wis. Stat. §77.22 |
| WI recording fee | $30 flat statewide | WRDA / Rock County Register of Deeds |
| Foreclosure type | Judicial — Rock County Circuit Court (6–18 months) | WI Law Help / Wis. Stat. Ch. 846 |
| Sheriff sale schedule | Sheriff-sale logistics vary by county and case | Rock County Sheriff |
| County | Rock County | City of Janesville |
Janesville Neighborhoods — Character Notes
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|---|
| Courthouse Hill | Older north/central housing; strong as-is angle for roofs, mechanicals, estate cleanouts. Use citywide May 2026 market context |
| Old Fourth Ward | Historic/older homes; strong angle for inherited houses, deferred maintenance. Use citywide May 2026 market context |
| Rockport | North-side competitive subdivision-style stock; good for move-up/downsize. Use citywide May 2026 market context |
| Downtown Janesville | Walkable core near College Ave; older homes, small multifamily, code/repair stories. Use citywide May 2026 market context |
| Downtown Janesville | River-adjacent/established stock; estate/flood/maintenance angle. Use citywide May 2026 market context |
| Monterey | Higher-value central-west neighborhood; cosmetic/light-repair homes. Median $415,000 (cited source snapshot) |
| Courthouse Hill / Old Fourth Ward | 142 contributing properties; historic housing stock; repair/preservation considerations |
Note: Neighborhood samples can be small (1–3 sales/month). Use as directional guidance only; verify current values with a licensed real estate professional. Sources: Redfin neighborhood pages for directional context; May 2026 citywide refresh shown above.
What Janesville's Market Means for As-Is Sellers
With a 100.43% sale-to-list ratio and 72/100 Compete Score, move-in-ready Janesville homes sell quickly at or near asking. But Janesville's older housing stock — bungalows and Craftsman homes in Courthouse Hill and Old Fourth Ward, older established neighborhoods — often requires $15,000–$40,000+ in updates to compete on the retail market. For sellers dealing with probate timelines, foreclosure pressure, divorce, or properties with deferred maintenance, the conventional listing path is slow and expensive.
Wisconsin judicial foreclosure runs through Rock County Circuit Court . Probate is handled by the same Clerk of Courts (verify current contact before relying on it). A direct cash sale from USA Home Buyers can close well before a probate or foreclosure timeline forces your hand.
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Janesville WI market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $292,341
- Redfin YoY
- +5.92%
- Median days on market
- 46 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 250 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $300,089 (+6.05% YoY)
Janesville WI Redfin median sale price: $292,341 (+5.92% YoY), 46 median days on market, 250 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Janesville WI Zillow ZHVI: $300,089 (+6.05% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.