Is Bellevue, WA 98006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Bellevue is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 17% 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.

Competition score53/ 100

More competitive than 54% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #179 of 298 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 supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list17.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market15Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$592▼ −7.9% vs. last year

The Bellevue housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Bellevue, WA 98006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 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. That’s based on 119 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 30%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $1,649,286. Overall, Bellevue is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within King County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Bellevue ranks #179 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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.

Nearby markets

Auburn 98001Seller’s market $342 /sq ftAuburn 98002Balanced $322 /sq ftAuburn 98092Balanced $324 /sq ftBaring 98224 $798 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Bellevue real estate

Is Bellevue a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Bellevue, WA 98006 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 Bellevue?

The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bellevue sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bellevue?

About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in King County, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Bellevue?

The median sale price was $1,649,286 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $592 per square foot.

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