Is Blaine, WA 98230 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Blaine housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Blaine, WA 98230 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 4.5 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 131 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (39% then), homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $567,984. Overall, Blaine is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Blaine ranks #147 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockport 98283 (0% sold over asking) or Lummi Island 98262 (0% sold over asking), while Acme 98220 (100% sold over asking) and Nooksack 98276 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.