Is Snohomish, WA 98296 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Snohomish housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Snohomish, WA 98296 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 117 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $959,585. Overall, Snohomish is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Snohomish County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Snohomish ranks #96 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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) and Sultan 98294 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.