Is Waterville, WA 98858 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waterville is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Waterville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Waterville, WA 98858 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 149 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room 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 14%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price fell 31% to $264,885. Overall, Waterville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Douglas County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, East Wenatchee 98802 (21% sold over asking) and Rock Island 98850 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Waterville real estate
Is Waterville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Waterville, WA 98858 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 Waterville?
The typical home went under contract in 149 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waterville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waterville?
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 Waterville?
The median sale price was $264,885 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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