Washington Housing Market

Cool Market

Housing market data and trends for Washington. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$593K

2.0% YoY

Days on Market

63 days

26.0% YoY

Active Inventory

15,373

11.0% YoY

Homes Sold

4,519

8.8% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Washington Market Summary

The Washington housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $593K, down 2.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 63 days on the market, 26.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 15,373 homes for sale — 11.0% more than last year. With 3.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 7,283 new listings were added during this period, down 1.2% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 22.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 25.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.4
Days on Market 63
Price Drops 25.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.6%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 40.1%
Days on Market (National: 66) 4.5%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 98.7%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 40% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.

Washington Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Sale-to-List Ratio

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$648K

Price per Sq Ft

$356

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.6%

Months of Supply

3.4

Sold Above List

22.3%

Price Drops

25.8%

New Listings

7,283

1.2% YoY

Pending Sales

6,306

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.