Is Custer, WA 98240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Custer housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Custer, WA 98240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $937,095. Overall, Custer is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%.

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.