Is Ariel, WA 98603 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ariel is a balanced market. With about 5.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ariel housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ariel, WA 98603 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 5.9 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. With only 6 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 43%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 21% to $487,289. Overall, Ariel is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Cowlitz County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Toutle 98649 (50% sold over asking) and Longview 98632 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ariel real estate
Is Ariel a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.9 months of supply in Ariel, WA 98603 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 Ariel?
The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ariel sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ariel?
About 0.82% of a home’s value a year in Cowlitz County, or roughly $3,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ariel?
The median sale price was $487,289 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $291 per square foot.
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