Is Issaquah, WA 98029 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Issaquah housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Issaquah, WA 98029 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 113 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $1,172,643. Overall, Issaquah is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within King County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Issaquah ranks #242 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 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.