Is Friday Harbor, WA 98250 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Friday Harbor is a buyer’s market. With about 6.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score23/ 100

More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #285 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

Months of supply6.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market42Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$492▲ +9.9% vs. last year

The Friday Harbor housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (9% then), homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $844,635. Overall, Friday Harbor is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Juan County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Friday Harbor ranks #285 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Shaw Island 98286 (0% sold over asking) or Olga 98279 (0% sold over asking).

Nearby markets

Blakely Island 98222 — /sq ftDeer Harbor 98243Seller’s market $397 /sq ftEastsound 98245Buyer’s market $590 /sq ftLopez Island 98261Buyer’s market $760 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Friday Harbor real estate

Is Friday Harbor a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.2 months of supply in Friday Harbor, WA 98250 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 Friday Harbor?

The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Friday Harbor sell over asking?

7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Friday 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 Friday Harbor?

The median sale price was $844,635 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $492 per square foot.

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