Is Coos Bay, OR 97420 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Coos Bay is a balanced market. With about 4.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score49/ 100

More competitive than 50% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #89 of 170 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list26.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market21Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$224▼ −1.5% vs. last year

The Coos Bay housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Coos Bay, OR 97420 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 4.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $322,610. Overall, Coos Bay is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Coos County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Coos Bay ranks #89 of 170 OR ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Broadbent 97414 (0% sold over asking) or Bandon 97411 (0% sold over asking), while Powers 97466 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bandon 97411Balanced $358 /sq ftBroadbent 97414Buyer’s market $87 /sq ftCoquille 97423Seller’s market $208 /sq ftLakeside 97449Buyer’s market $272 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Coos Bay real estate

Is Coos Bay a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.9 months of supply in Coos Bay, OR 97420 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 Coos Bay?

The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Coos Bay sell over asking?

26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Coos Bay?

About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Coos County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Coos Bay?

The median sale price was $322,610 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $224 per square foot.

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