Is Coupeville, WA 98239 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Coupeville is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #74 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 Coupeville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Coupeville, WA 98239 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 4 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 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $766,948. Overall, Coupeville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Island County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Coupeville ranks #74 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Clinton 98236 (14% sold over asking) or Freeland 98249 (15% sold over asking).
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Questions about Coupeville real estate
Is Coupeville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Coupeville, WA 98239 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 Coupeville?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Coupeville sell over asking?
45% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Coupeville?
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 Coupeville?
The median sale price was $766,948 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $387 per square foot.
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