Is Darrington, WA 98241 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Darrington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Darrington, WA 98241 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $469,672. Overall, Darrington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Snohomish County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lynnwood 98087 (11% sold over asking) or Bothell 98012 (12% sold over asking), while Index 98256 (50% sold over asking) and Sultan 98294 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.