Is Shaw Island, WA 98286 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shaw Island is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Shaw Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Shaw Island, WA 98286 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 0 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price fell 60% to $779,663. Overall, Shaw Island is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within San Juan County, homes here sell faster, 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 ftDeer Harbor 98243Seller’s market $397 /sq ftEastsound 98245Buyer’s market $590 /sq ftFriday Harbor 98250Buyer’s market $492 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Shaw Island is
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Questions about Shaw Island real estate
Is Shaw Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Shaw Island, WA 98286 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 Shaw Island?
The typical home went under contract in 0 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shaw Island 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 Shaw Island?
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 Shaw Island?
The median sale price was $779,663 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $568 per square foot.
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