Is Aberdeen, WA 98520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Aberdeen 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 score43/ 100

More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #234 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 list26.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$169▼ −14.2% vs. last year

The Aberdeen housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Aberdeen, WA 98520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 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 67 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 32%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $296,742. Overall, Aberdeen is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Grays Harbor County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Aberdeen ranks #234 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pacific Beach 98571 (0% sold over asking) or Copalis Beach 98535 (0% sold over asking), while Montesano 98563 (58% sold over asking) and Oakville 98568 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Amanda Park 98526 — /sq ftCopalis Beach 98535Buyer’s market $259 /sq ftCopalis Crossing 98536 — /sq ftCosmopolis 98537Balanced $204 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Aberdeen real estate

Is Aberdeen a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Aberdeen, WA 98520 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 Aberdeen?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Aberdeen sell over asking?

26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Aberdeen?

About 0.80% of a home’s value a year in Grays Harbor County, or roughly $3,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Aberdeen?

The median sale price was $296,742 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.

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