Is Everett, WA 98204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Everett housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Everett, WA 98204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 4.6 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 72 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $533,769. Overall, Everett is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Snohomish County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Everett ranks #197 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lynnwood 98087 (11% sold over asking) or Bothell 98012 (12% sold over asking), while Index 98256 (50% sold over asking) and Sultan 98294 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.