Is Acme, WA 98220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Acme is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list118.7%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market12Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$219▼ −57.0% vs. last year

The Acme housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Acme, WA 98220 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 12 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (100% then), homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price fell 42% to $355,846. Overall, Acme is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockport 98283 (0% sold over asking) or Lummi Island 98262 (0% sold over asking).

About the area

Whatcom County, WA

Population	541
Median income	$92,266
Average income	$99,572
Median home value	$368,800
Owner-occupied	85% of homes
Median year built	1961

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high), wildfire (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 98220; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Acme real estate

How fast do homes sell in Acme?

The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Acme sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 118.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Acme?

About 0.70% of a home’s value a year in Whatcom County, or roughly $2,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Acme?

The median sale price was $355,846 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $219 per square foot.

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