Is Point Roberts, WA 98281 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Point Roberts housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Point Roberts, WA 98281 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 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. That’s based on 20 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $424,816. Overall, Point Roberts is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Point Roberts ranks #148 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockport 98283 (0% sold over asking) or Lummi Island 98262 (0% sold over asking), while Acme 98220 (100% sold over asking) and Nooksack 98276 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.