Is Toppenish, WA 98948 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Toppenish housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Toppenish, WA 98948 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 4.3 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 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 (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $249,892. Overall, Toppenish is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Yakima County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Outlook 98938 (0% sold over asking) or Mabton 98935 (0% sold over asking), while Tieton 98947 (53% sold over asking) and Selah 98942 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.