Is Bothell, WA 98012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bothell is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 12% 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.
More competitive than 44% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #229 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, 12% of homes in Bothell, WA 98012 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 203 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $929,598. Overall, Bothell is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Snohomish County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Bothell ranks #229 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).
Nearby, Index 98256 (50% sold over asking) and Sultan 98294 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bothell real estate
Is Bothell a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Bothell, WA 98012 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 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bothell sell over asking?
12% 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 Bothell?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Snohomish County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bothell?
The median sale price was $929,598 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $437 per square foot.
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