Is Mount Vernon, WA 98274 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mount Vernon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Mount Vernon, WA 98274 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 81 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 17% to $579,749. Overall, Mount Vernon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Skagit County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Mount Vernon ranks #89 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at La Conner 98257 (0% sold over asking) or Bow 98232 (14% sold over asking), while Clearlake 98235 (100% sold over asking) and Hamilton 98255 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.