Is Issaquah, WA 98027 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Issaquah is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 20% 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 59% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #155 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 Issaquah housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Issaquah, WA 98027 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 104 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (19% then), homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $1,149,503. Overall, Issaquah is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within King County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 51%. On our competition score, Issaquah ranks #155 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 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 Issaquah nearby
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Questions about Issaquah real estate
Is Issaquah a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Issaquah, WA 98027 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 Issaquah?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Issaquah sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Issaquah?
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 Issaquah?
The median sale price was $1,149,503 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $507 per square foot.
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