Is Montesano, WA 98563 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Montesano is a balanced market. With about 4.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #25 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
The Montesano housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in Montesano, WA 98563 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 4.7 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 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $420,188. Overall, Montesano is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Grays Harbor County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Montesano ranks #25 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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).
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Questions about Montesano real estate
Is Montesano a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.7 months of supply in Montesano, WA 98563 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 Montesano?
The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Montesano sell over asking?
58% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Montesano?
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 Montesano?
The median sale price was $420,188 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $230 per square foot.
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