Is Greenbank, WA 98253 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Greenbank is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 24% 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.
More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #127 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 Greenbank housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Greenbank, WA 98253 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 30%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 28% to $717,295. Overall, Greenbank is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Island County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Greenbank ranks #127 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 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), while Coupeville 98239 (45% sold over asking) and Oak Harbor 98277 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Greenbank real estate
Is Greenbank a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Greenbank, WA 98253 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 Greenbank?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Greenbank sell over asking?
24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Greenbank?
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 Greenbank?
The median sale price was $717,295 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $542 per square foot.
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