You know how Keizer usually flies under the radar, quietly tucked next to Salem doing its own thing? Well, in April 2025, the market shouted, “Notice me!”—and we’re here for it.

Let’s start with the headline: The median sales price in Keizer dropped to $413,000—that’s down 7.4% from a year ago. Buyers, that’s your cue to lean in. Sellers? Keep reading—we promise it’s not all doom and gloom.

📊 Market Snapshot

  • Median Sales Price: $413,000 (-7.4% YoY)

  • Closed Sales: 10 (down 58.3% from last year)

  • New Listings: 38 (up 40.7% from March)

  • Active Inventory: 70 (up 11.1% from March)

  • Median Days on Market: 48 (down 8.7% from last month)

  • List Price Received: 100.6% (yes, sellers are still getting over asking)

  • Months of Inventory: 7.0 (up a whopping 150.7 YoY%)

Translation? The market is shifting—big time.

🧭 What Does This Mean?

Keizer saw a significant jump in inventory and a major slowdown in buyer activity. Combine that with 7 months of inventory, and you’ve got yourself a buyer’s market. That means buyers have more choices, more time, and potentially more negotiating power.

But here’s the twist—homes are still selling for over asking (100.6% of list price, to be exact). So what gives?

Most likely, the homes that are selling are priced right and move-in ready. With inventory climbing, buyers are becoming picky. That means sellers need to put their best foot (and front porch) forward to stand out.

🏡 Advice for Sellers:

This isn’t the time to test the waters with a high price tag. Price it right, prep it well, and it will sell—possibly even over asking. But expect a longer runway and more competition.

💼 Advice for Buyers:

Opportunity is knocking. With more homes on the market and less competition, you’ve got room to breathe—and maybe even negotiate. The 7.4% price drop year-over-year is a welcome sign if you’ve been priced out before.

🚚 Thinking of Moving to Keizer?

It’s still one of the best-kept secrets in the Willamette Valley. If you’re relocating, upsizing, or downsizing, now’s a good time to explore your options.