Is Seattle, WA 98136 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seattle is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 41% 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 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #4 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 Seattle housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Seattle, WA 98136 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 65 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $1,124,513. Overall, Seattle is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within King County, homes here sell faster than in 99% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 99%. On our competition score, Seattle ranks #4 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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).
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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 Seattle nearby
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Questions about Seattle real estate
Is Seattle a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Seattle, WA 98136 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 Seattle?
The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Seattle sell over asking?
41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Seattle?
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 Seattle?
The median sale price was $1,124,513 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $544 per square foot.
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