Is Port Ludlow, WA 98365 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Port Ludlow is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score19/ 100

More competitive than 13% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #290 of 298 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply5.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market64Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$355▲ +8.0% vs. last year

The Port Ludlow housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Port Ludlow, WA 98365 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 3%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $654,217. Overall, Port Ludlow is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Port Ludlow ranks #290 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Quilcene 98376 (0% sold over asking) or Chimacum 98325 (0% sold over asking), while Brinnon 98320 (33% sold over asking) and Forks 98331 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Brinnon 98320Buyer’s market $399 /sq ftChimacum 98325Balanced $570 /sq ftForks 98331Buyer’s market $277 /sq ftNordland 98358Seller’s market $430 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Port Ludlow real estate

Is Port Ludlow a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Port Ludlow, WA 98365 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 Port Ludlow?

The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Port Ludlow sell over asking?

7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Port Ludlow?

About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Port Ludlow?

The median sale price was $654,217 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $355 per square foot.

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