Is Rock Island, WA 98850 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rock Island is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Rock Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Rock Island, WA 98850 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 5.8 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. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $416,945. Overall, Rock Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Douglas County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grand Coulee 99133 (0% sold over asking) or Coulee City 99115 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Rock Island real estate
Is Rock Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Rock Island, WA 98850 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 Rock Island?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rock Island sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rock Island?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Douglas County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rock Island?
The median sale price was $416,945 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $309 per square foot.
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