Is Vancouver, WA 98661 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Vancouver is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score57/ 100

More competitive than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #153 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 supply4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$289▼ −3.1% vs. last year

The Vancouver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Vancouver, WA 98661 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 4 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 123 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $474,795. Overall, Vancouver is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Clark County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Vancouver ranks #153 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Amboy 98601 (0% sold over asking) or Brush Prairie 98606 (14% sold over asking), while Vancouver 98663 (30% sold over asking) and Vancouver 98665 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Amboy 98601Balanced $277 /sq ftBattle Ground 98604Balanced $299 /sq ftBrush Prairie 98606Balanced $321 /sq ftCamas 98607Seller’s market $328 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Vancouver real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Vancouver, WA 98661 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 Vancouver?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Vancouver sell over asking?

23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Vancouver?

About 0.82% of a home’s value a year in Clark County, or roughly $3,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Vancouver?

The median sale price was $474,795 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $289 per square foot.

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