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What Is My Bend Home Worth in 2026? How to Think About Pricing Right Now
If you've owned a home in Bend for the last three to five years, you've built up real equity. The question a lot of homeowners are asking right now is — what is it actually worth, and is this a good time to sell?
Here's my honest take.
The Market Has Shifted — But Values Are Holding
Bend home prices peaked in 2022 and have softened since then. But "softened" doesn't mean collapsed. Median prices in early 2026 are sitting in the mid-$700s for single family homes — still strong by any historical measure. What's changed is the pace. Homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers have more negotiating power than they did two years ago.
What that means for sellers: pricing accurately from day one matters more than ever. Overpriced homes are sitting. Well-priced homes are still moving.
What Actually Determines Your Home's Value Right Now
A few things drive value in today's Bend market more than anything else:
Location within Bend matters a lot. Northwest Bend and westside neighborhoods continue to command premium prices. Southeast Bend offers more value for buyers, which means more competition in that price range.
Condition is everything. Buyers in 2026 are pickier. Updated kitchens, clean finishes, and move-in ready homes are selling. Deferred maintenance is getting flagged in inspections and priced into offers.
Price per square foot varies widely — from the low $300s in some areas to $500+ in premium westside neighborhoods. Knowing where your home falls on that spectrum is the starting point.
So Is It a Good Time to Sell?
It depends on your situation — which I know isn't the answer everyone wants, but it's the true one.
If you bought before 2020, you almost certainly have significant equity and a sale still makes strong financial sense. If you're planning to buy again in Bend, the same market conditions that give you less leverage as a seller also give you more leverage as a buyer — so the trade-off can work in your favor.
If you're on the fence, the best thing you can do is get an honest valuation from someone who knows this market — not an algorithm, not a Zestimate, but an actual conversation about your specific home.
That's exactly what I do.
? Call or text me at (541) 610-5144 ? gobendhomes.com
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Kelly Johnson is a Bend, Oregon real estate broker with Bend Premier Real Estate. She has specialized in relocation and local move-up clients since 2007.
Message me 'BEND' on Instagram or text it to (541) 610-5144 and I'll send you my relocation guide plus personalized neighborhood recommendations.
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