Is Deer Harbor, WA 98243 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Deer Harbor is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Deer Harbor housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Deer Harbor, WA 98243 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Within San Juan County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Eastsound 98245 (9% sold over asking) and Lopez Island 98261 (8% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Blakely Island 98222 — /sq ftEastsound 98245Buyer’s market $590 /sq ftFriday Harbor 98250Buyer’s market $492 /sq ftLopez Island 98261Buyer’s market $760 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Deer Harbor is
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Questions about Deer Harbor real estate
Is Deer Harbor a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Deer Harbor, WA 98243 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 Deer Harbor?
The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Deer Harbor sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Deer Harbor?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in San Juan County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Deer Harbor?
The median sale price was $949,589 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $397 per square foot.
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