Is Clinton, WA 98236 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clinton is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #222 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 Clinton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Clinton, WA 98236 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 5.2 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 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 35% to $603,489. Overall, Clinton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Island County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Clinton ranks #222 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).
Nearby, Coupeville 98239 (45% sold over asking) and Oak Harbor 98277 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Clinton real estate
Is Clinton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Clinton, WA 98236 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 Clinton?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clinton sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clinton?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Island County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clinton?
The median sale price was $603,489 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $423 per square foot.
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