Is Auburn, WA 98002 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Auburn housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Auburn, WA 98002 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 4.2 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 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold more slowly (14 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $481,792. Overall, Auburn is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within King County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Auburn ranks #75 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Skykomish 98288 (0% sold over asking) or Baring 98224 (0% sold over asking), while Seattle 98155 (43% sold over asking) and Seattle 98136 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.