Is Ellensburg, WA 98926 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ellensburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Ellensburg, WA 98926 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 111 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $456,550. Overall, Ellensburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kittitas County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Ellensburg ranks #157 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thorp 98946 (0% sold over asking) or South Cle Elum 98943 (0% sold over asking), while Roslyn 98941 (40% sold over asking) is even more competitive.