Is Kelso, WA 98626 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kelso housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Kelso, WA 98626 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 85 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $404,575. Overall, Kelso is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cowlitz County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Kelso ranks #141 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Silverlake 98645 (0% sold over asking) or Ariel 98603 (0% sold over asking), while Toutle 98649 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.