Is Zillah, WA 98953 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Zillah housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Zillah, WA 98953 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (119 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $374,838. Overall, Zillah is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Yakima County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Zillah ranks #246 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).

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.