Is Ravensdale, WA 98051 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ravensdale is a balanced market. With about 5.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ravensdale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Ravensdale, WA 98051 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 5.4 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 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $1,052,045. Overall, Ravensdale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within King County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%.
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 Ravensdale nearby
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Questions about Ravensdale real estate
Is Ravensdale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.4 months of supply in Ravensdale, WA 98051 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 Ravensdale?
The typical home went under contract in 69 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ravensdale sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ravensdale?
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 Ravensdale?
The median sale price was $1,052,045 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $444 per square foot.
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