Is Pateros, WA 98846 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Pateros housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Pateros, WA 98846 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 10.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room 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 rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (4 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $499,784. Overall, Pateros is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Okanogan County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 93%.

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) is even more competitive.