Is Wenatchee, WA 98801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wenatchee housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Wenatchee, WA 98801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 137 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold more slowly (13 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $574,751. Overall, Wenatchee is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Chelan County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Wenatchee ranks #119 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Peshastin 98847 (0% sold over asking) or Manson 98831 (0% sold over asking), while Malaga 98828 (44% sold over asking) and Cashmere 98815 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.