Is Sumas, WA 98295 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sumas housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Sumas, WA 98295 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $483,791. Overall, Sumas is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%.

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.