Is Everett, WA 98208 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Everett is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 31% 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 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #24 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 Everett housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Everett, WA 98208 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 156 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 9% to $727,185. Overall, Everett is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Snohomish County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Everett ranks #24 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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.
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Questions about Everett real estate
Is Everett a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Everett, WA 98208 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 Everett?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Everett sell over asking?
31% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Everett?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Snohomish County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Everett?
The median sale price was $727,185 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $388 per square foot.
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