Is Bothell, WA 98011 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bothell is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 36% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #256 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
The Bothell housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Bothell, WA 98011 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 4 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 84 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $1,026,556. Overall, Bothell is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within King County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Bothell ranks #256 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 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.
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Auburn 98001Seller’s market $342 /sq ftAuburn 98002Balanced $322 /sq ftAuburn 98092Balanced $324 /sq ftBaring 98224 $798 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Bothell nearby
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Questions about Bothell real estate
Is Bothell a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Bothell, WA 98011 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 Bothell?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bothell sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bothell?
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 Bothell?
The median sale price was $1,026,556 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $486 per square foot.
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