Is Gales Creek, OR 97117 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gales Creek is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Gales Creek housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Gales Creek, OR 97117 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 237 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (79 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $885,617. Overall, Gales Creek is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Washington County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Beaverton 97078 (34% sold over asking) and Beaverton 97008 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Gales Creek real estate
Is Gales Creek a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Gales Creek, OR 97117 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Gales Creek?
The typical home went under contract in 237 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gales Creek sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gales Creek?
About 0.84% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $3,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gales Creek?
The median sale price was $885,617 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $297 per square foot.
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