Charbonneau Homeowners Are Quietly Preparing to Sell in 2026

🏡 Charbonneau Homeowners Are Quietly Preparing to Sell in 2026

A year-end look at equity, lifestyle, and timing in Wilsonville’s most established planned 

If you live in Charbonneau, you already know this isn’t a neighborhood that moves on impulse.

There’s no rush.
No reactionary decisions.
No flood of for sale signs appearing overnight.

Instead, something far more thoughtful is unfolding—one conversation at a time.

As 2025 winds down and 2026 comes into focus, many Charbonneau homeowners are beginning to prepare for what’s next. Not because they feel pressure to sell—but because the pieces are finally aligning in a way that makes sense.

This is what makes Charbonneau one of Wilsonville’s most compelling seller stories heading into 2026.

📈 A Rare Equity Moment—Built Over Decades

Charbonneau’s story began in the early 1970s, and that longevity matters. Time has quietly done what no short-term market cycle ever could: it has created meaningful leverage.

Recent Wilsonville market data shows:

• Median Sale Price (Charbonneau): $719,000
  
  
• Year-over-Year Appreciation: +11.6%, outperforming the broader market
  
  
• Price per Square Foot: $378, well above the city average
  
  

For many long-time owners, this translates to $200,000–$500,000+ in usable equity.

That kind of position doesn’t force decisions—it creates options. And in Charbonneau, options are being evaluated with care.

🧠 Not Emotional Selling—Intentional Transitions

One of the biggest misconceptions about Charbonneau homeowners is that selling is driven by necessity.

It isn’t.

What we’re seeing instead is a rise in lifestyle-driven transitions. Homeowners—often in their 60s and 70s—who are financially secure and thinking proactively about how they want the next chapter to feel.

Common themes continue to surface:

• Less time spent maintaining larger properties
  
  
• More freedom to enjoy travel, support family, or diversify investments
  
  
• A shift toward single-level or low-maintenance living
  
  
• Relocation closer to family or toward coastal communities
  
  

This isn’t reactionary.
It’s measured.
And it’s deeply personal.

⏳ A Subtle Signal in Market Timing

There’s a quieter metric that many Charbonneau homeowners are watching closely:

• Median Days on Market in Charbonneau: 72 days
  
  
• Wilsonville average: 39 days
  
  

Prices remain strong, but the pace is changing—particularly for larger, maintenance-intensive homes. Historically, this widening gap often appears before pricing pressure, not after.

That’s why many residents aren’t listing yet. They’re preparing.

• Reviewing long-term financial plans
  
  
• Exploring next-step housing options
  
  
• Watching early-2026 inventory patterns
  
  

The goal isn’t to be first—or last.
It’s to be ready.

🏌️ Why Charbonneau Is Uniquely Positioned for 2026

Charbonneau sits at the crossroads of several long-term trends:

1️⃣ Deeply Rooted Equity

Many homeowners purchased decades ago, creating a level of flexibility that newer neighborhoods simply can’t replicate.

2️⃣ A Shift Toward Simplicity

Golf-course and waterfront homes offer beauty and space—but priorities evolve. Ease increasingly matters more than excess.

3️⃣ Selective—but Steady—Buyer Interest

Demand remains, especially from downsizers staying local, lifestyle-focused buyers, and estate purchasers. The difference is discernment, which makes thoughtful positioning essential.

🗣️ What We’re Hearing in Real Conversations

A familiar phrase keeps coming up:

“We’re not selling yet… but we’re thinking about next year.”

That sentiment says everything.

Homeowners are quietly:

• Requesting equity reviews
  
  
• Comparing Charbonneau values with Villebois condos and Frog Pond single-level options
  
  
• Weighing whether an early-2026 move creates more control than waiting another cycle
  
  

This is what planning looks like.

🏠 Why Early 2026 Keeps Coming Up

For many, early 2026 represents a rare balance:

• Fresh buyer energy after the holidays
  
  
• Fewer competing listings before spring inventory builds
  
  
• Strong equity still intact
  
  
• Time to orchestrate a smooth transition—not a rushed one
  
  

History consistently shows that those who move ahead of broader shifts often secure not just stronger pricing, but cleaner negotiations and better outcomes overall.

🧭 The Bigger Picture

Charbonneau homeowners aren’t reacting to headlines.

They’re responding to what matters most:

• Math that works
  
  
• A lifestyle that fits
  
  
• Timing that preserves choice
  
  

As 2025 comes to a close, many see an opportunity to move forward with intention—on their terms.

🤝 Final Thought

The most meaningful real estate decisions aren’t made in moments of urgency.
They’re made when people give themselves time to plan well.

And right now, that’s exactly what’s happening in Charbonneau.

If you live in the neighborhood—or care about someone who does—this is the season for conversation, not pressure. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t selling quickly.

It’s preparing thoughtfully.

Comment below, share this with a neighbor, or DM us for a private 2026 Equity & Transition Review. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t selling fast — It’s preparing early.