Douglas County Fall Housing Market: September 2026 Trends and Weekend Homes | Oct. 9, 2026

Douglas County's fall housing market is giving buyers more choices, while asking sellers to pay closer attention to price, condition and competing homes. The September 2026 RMLS report shows 6.1 months of inventory and an average total market time of 108 days. Those numbers help frame the conversation, but they do not tell the whole story about any one home.

This update comes from the Oct. 9 edition of Real Estate Today on KQEN with Kyle Bailey and Mary Gilbert of The Mary Gilbert Group.

September 2026: more time to compare, more reason to prepare

Inventory rose from 5.9 months in August to 6.1 months in September, compared with 5.5 months a year earlier. Months of inventory estimates how long the available supply would last at the current sales pace if no new listings were added. It does not mean every home will take six months to sell.

Average total market time reached 108 days, up from 93 in August and 78 in September 2025. A well-priced home in good condition can still draw strong interest, but sellers should look closely at how their home compares with nearby alternatives.

• New listings: 141, down 7.2% from August's 152.
• Pending sales: 93, down 23.1% from August's 121.
• Closed sales: 104, compared with 107 in August.
• Median sale price: $313,500, compared with $361,000 in August.

A lower monthly median is not a value estimate for your home

The median is the middle price among homes that actually sold. A different mix of lower- and higher-priced sales can move that number without every property changing in value by the same amount. Through the first nine months of 2026, Douglas County's median sale price was $330,000, up 1.5% from $325,000 during the same period in 2025.

For buyers, the full financial picture matters: monthly payment, property condition, repairs and how long you expect to own the home. For sellers, thoughtful pricing, presentation and a clear view of the competition matter more than deciding by season alone.

Weekly Douglas County market activity: week ending Oct. 8

New listings and pending sales both increased this week, while active inventory was nearly unchanged. Closings reflect contracts negotiated earlier, so a weekly dip in closed sales should not be read as an immediate measure of today's buyer activity. A price change can also reflect a seller adjusting to feedback rather than a reason to assume a home will sell below its asking price.

The rate figure is from the supplied weekly worksheet, not a personal loan quote. Actual loan terms vary by borrower, lender and loan program.

New listings around Douglas County

3077 W Lorraine Avenue, Roseburg | $299,000

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,860 square feet on 0.20 acres. A remodeled kitchen, two living areas and a covered deck with a hot tub give this single-level home a useful layout. The property offers potential for a buyer comfortable with improvements. Listed by Tracy and Brian Grubbs with eXp Realty.

660 Elmar Drive, Winchester | $559,000

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,482 square feet on 11.69 acres. This single-level home has a wooded setting, RV hookups and a wood-burning fireplace insert. Listed by Jerry Norman with Oregon Life Homes.

711 Sable Drive, Roseburg | $899,000

Three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 2,729 square feet on 5.82 acres. This custom home offers landscaped outdoor entertaining space, a swim spa, a heated detached shop, solar panels and primarily single-level living. Listed by Deidre Jovin with The Mary Gilbert Group, Keller Williams Southern Oregon.

Open houses: Oct. 9-11, 2026

• Friday, Oct. 9, 4-6 p.m.: 725 SE Summit Drive, Roseburg. $475,000; four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,296 square feet and 0.67 acres. A two-story home.
• Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-2 p.m.: 3301 Colonial Road, Roseburg. $599,000; three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, 1,847 square feet and 7.73 acres. A single-story ranch.
• Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-2 p.m.: 220 Faver Drive, Riddle. $775,000; four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,737 square feet and 7.22 acres. A single-story riverfront home with fruit trees and a greenhouse.
• Sunday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m.: 21 N River Drive, Roseburg. $670,000; four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,024 square feet and 0.27 acres. A single-story ranch, hosted by Serenity Thompson with Oregon Life Homes.

Prices and open-house schedules are from the Oct. 8 radio materials and may change. Confirm the current details before heading out.

Make a plan for your neighborhood and price range

One week's numbers should not decide your next move. If you are considering buying or selling in Roseburg or elsewhere in Douglas County, The Mary Gilbert Group can help you compare your options and make a plan that fits your circumstances. Call 541-366-6080, visit marygilbert.com, or stop by 2658 NE Stephens Street in Roseburg.

Sources: RMLS Market Action, Douglas County, September 2026 reporting period; weekly activity worksheet ending Oct. 8, 2026; and the Oct. 9 KQEN Real Estate Today script and accompanying listing/open-house sheets.

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