Is Oroville, WA 98844 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oroville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Oroville, WA 98844 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 12.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (157 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $335,355. Overall, Oroville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Okanogan County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Oroville ranks #292 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Elmer City 99124 (0% sold over asking) or Wauconda 98859 (0% sold over asking), while Methow 98834 (50% sold over asking) and Pateros 98846 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.