March 3, 2026
Housing Market Statistices for January 2026 in and around Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma and Everett are showing steady rebalancing into a fair market for buyers as far as competition, and somewhat on price. We are seeing price reductions, and very long days on market, in year-over-year comparisons. Sale Price compared to original list price has fallen for the first time in years, meaning selling over asking price and bidding wars are practically extinct.
Let’s Take a Look at the Numbers:
Stats are compared to the same month as the previous year, via NWMLS.
| COUNTIES | SP % TO ORIGINAL LP Feb 2026 | DAYS ON MARKET Feb 2026 | SOLD PRICE MEDIAN Feb 2026 | Homes For Sale Feb 2026 |
| KING (Seattle, WA) | King 98.9% -1.1% | King 45 Days +18.4% | King $840,000 – +1.3% | King 4,482 +38.6% |
| SNOHOMISH (Everett, WA) | Snohomish 99.4% -0.6% | Snohomish 46 Days +24.3% | Snohomish $724,998 -1.4% | Snohomish 1,367 +46.2% |
| PIERCE (Tacoma, WA) | Pierce 98.3% -1.2% | Pierce 60 Days +22.4% | Pierce $570,000 +4.6% | Pierce 1,717 +18.5% |
| THURSTON (Olympia, WA) | Thurston 98.2% -1.8% | Thurston 61 Days +27.1% | Thurston $510,000 -3.4% | Thurston 597 +27.6% |
Let’s Compare to January 2026:
| COUNTIES | SP % TO ORIGINAL LP Jan 2026 | DAYS ON MARKET Jan 2026 | SOLD PRICE MEDIAN Jan 2026 | Homes For Sale Jan 2026 |
| KING (Seattle, WA) | King 96.8% -1.4% | King 42 Days +35.5% | King $850,000 -0.6% | King 4,756 +32.9% |
| SNOHOMISH (Everett, WA) | Snohomish 97.6% -1.4% | Snohomish 39 Days +50.0% | Snohomish $715,000 -7.2% | Snohomish 1,580 +33.8% |
| PIERCE (Tacoma, WA) | Pierce 97.3% -0.8% | Pierce 43 Days +48.3% | Pierce $560,000 -0.2% | Pierce 2,337 +13.8% |
| THURSTON (Olympia, WA) | Thurston 96.7% -1.6% | Thurston 46 Days +31.4% | Thurston $506,500 -0.6% | Thurston 880 +39.5% |
King County’s Reflection:
As of February 21, 2026, the broader King County area is saw a slight adjustment in pricing combined with a significant surge in inventory compared to last year:
- Median Residential Sold Price in Jan: $850,000, a modest 1% year-over-year decrease.
- Inventory Growth: Active listings have climbed 31% compared to last year, providing more choice for winter buyers.
- Pending Sales: Despite softer closed sales volume, pending sales surged 36-37% month-over-month, signaling strong momentum heading into the spring season.
Market Summary
The “standard” 2026 market is characterized by price separation. While single-family homes in prime Seattle neighborhoods continue to move quickly, the condo market and luxury segments are seeing more negotiation. For sellers, strategic presentation and realistic pricing are essential. For buyers, the increased inventory offers the first real opportunity in years to negotiate concessions.
If you need good professional Real Estate advice, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help you succeed in an ever-changing market.
Author: Debra Teal – Real Estate Broker at REMAX Exclusive
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