Is Morton, WA 98356 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Morton is a buyer’s market. With about 10 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Morton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Morton, WA 98356 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 10 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $359,345. Overall, Morton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Lewis County, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Silver Creek 98585 (0% sold over asking) or Salkum 98582 (0% sold over asking), while Winlock 98596 (25% sold over asking) and Packwood 98361 (22% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Centralia 98531Seller’s market $250 /sq ftChehalis 98532Balanced $286 /sq ftCinebar 98533Buyer’s market $414 /sq ftCurtis 98538 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Morton nearby
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Questions about Morton real estate
Is Morton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 10 months of supply in Morton, WA 98356 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 Morton?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Morton sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Morton?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Lewis County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Morton?
The median sale price was $359,345 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $279 per square foot.
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