Is Sultan, WA 98294 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sultan housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Sultan, WA 98294 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 3% to $574,751. Overall, Sultan is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Snohomish County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Sultan ranks #61 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lynnwood 98087 (11% sold over asking) or Bothell 98012 (12% sold over asking), while Index 98256 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.