October brought signs that the Bend real estate market is continuing to find balance as the year winds down. While closed sales and overall sold volume rose modestly from a year ago, several key indicators—such as new listings, pending sales, and median home price—show the market is cooling after a busy late-summer season. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers showing more caution, Bend's fall housing market reflects a shift toward more normal seasonal behavior after several years of atypical trends.
When comparing October 2025 to October 2024 for Bend single family home sales on less than an acre, the following changes can be noted:
Median sales price down 3.1% to $770,000
Closed sales
As the holidays approach, many Bend homeowners find themselves asking the same question: Should I list my home now or wait until after the New Year?
The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer—but there are compelling reasons to consider making your move before the year ends.
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If you've lived here long enough, you know Bend winters are sneaky. One week you're sipping a beer in the sun, the next you're scraping ice off your windshield with a coffee punch card. So before the snow hits, peek at this Reddit thread with loads of winter advice. |
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Get gear early. Get your snow shovel, roof rake, and ice scraper now. Once the first storm hits, they vanish faster than a free pint. Snowpocalypse folks of 2016/2017 know. |
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Winter tires beat confidence every time. AWD isn't magic. Keep a shovel, blanket, gloves, and a snack stash in your car. You'll thank yourself when traffic on 97 turns into a parking lot. |
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At home, blow out sprinklers, clean gutters, seal windows, and skip the de-icer. Use sand or cinder instead. And yeah, check on your neighbors. It's the Bend way. |
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When temps drop, let faucets drip, keep pets warm, and maybe bookmark TripCheck for when the passes get sketchy. |
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Do all that, and you'll be just fine. Because winter here isn't something to fear. It's something to lean into. |