George Moorhead | Seattle WA Housing Market Trends
Seattle WA 2026 Housing Market
June 2026 was a Seller's market! The number of for sale listings was up 4.4% from one year earlier and up 5.8% from the previous month. The number of sold listings decreased 0.7% year over year and increased 8.7% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 2% compared to previous month and up 3.4% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales was 2.3, up 4.5% from the previous year.
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was down 1.8% compared to previous month and down 3.2% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price decreased by 4.9% from last month. The Average Sold Price also decreased by 4.1% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend was "Neutral" and the Median Sold Price trend was "Neutral".
The Average Days on Market showed a downward trend, an increase of 5.9% compared to previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price was 99%, a decrease of 2% compared to previous year.
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It was a Seller's Market
Property Sales (Sold)
June property sales were 685, down 0.7% from 690 in June of 2025 and 8.7% higher than the 630 sales last month.
Current Inventory (For Sale)
Versus last year, the total number of properties available this month was higher by 67 units of 4.4%. This year's bigger inventory means that buyers who waited to buy may have bigger selection to choose from. The number of current inventory was up 5.8% compared to the previous month.
Property Under Contract (Pended)
There was an increase of 2% in the pended properties in June, with 665 properties versus 652 last month. This month's pended property sales were 3.4% higher than at this time last year.
All reports are published July 2026, based on data available at the end of June 2026, except for the today’s stats. Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Board or its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Report reflects activity by all brokers participated in the MLS.
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was Neutral*
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a great indicator for the direction of property values. Since Median Sold Price and Average Sold Price can be impacted by the 'mix' of high or low end properties in the market, the Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a more normalized indicator on the direction of property values. The June 2026 Average Sold Price per Square Footage of $584 was down 1.8% from $595 last month and down 3.2% from $603 in June of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
The Days on Market Showed Downward Trend*
The average Days on Market (DOM) shows how many days the average property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM trends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer’s market, a downward trend indicates a move towards more of a Seller’s market. The DOM for June 2026 was 18, down 10% from 20 days last month and up 5.9% from 17 days in June of last year.
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio Remains Steady**
The Sold Price vs. Original List Price reveals the average amount that sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer’s market exists, a ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller’s market. This month Sold Price vs. Original List Price of 99% was down 1% % from last month and down from 2% % in June of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend - Upward/Downward/Neutral
** Based on 6 month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
All reports are published July 2026, based on data available at the end of June 2026, except for the today’s stats. Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Board or its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Report reflects activity by all brokers participated in the MLS.
The Average For Sale Price was Neutral*
The Average For Sale Price in June was $1,257,000, down 2% from $1,282,000 in June of 2025 and up 0.2% from $1,255,000 last month.
The Average Sold Price was Neutral*
The Average Sold Price in June was $1,205,000, down 3.8% from $1,253,000 in June of 2025 and down 4.1% from $1,256,000 last month.
The Median Sold Price was Neutral*
The Median Sold Price in June was $975,000, down 5.8% from $1,035,000 in June of 2025 and down 4.9% from $1,025,000 last month.
* Based on 6 month trend - Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
It was a Seller's Market*
A comparatively lower Months of Inventory is more beneficial for sellers while a higher months of inventory is better for buyers.
*Buyer’s Market: More than 6 months of inventory
Seller’s Market: Less than 3 months of inventory
Neutral Market: 3 – 6 months of inventory
Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales
The June 2026 Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales of 2.3 was increased by 4.5% compared to last year and down 4.2% compared to last month. June 2026 was Seller's market.
Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales
The June 2026 Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales of 2.4 was the same compared to last year and up 4.3% compared to last month. June 2026 was Seller's market.
All reports are published July 2026, based on data available at the end of June 2026, except for the today’s stats. Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Board or its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Report reflects activity by all brokers participated in the MLS.
It was a Seller's Market*
Absorption Rate measures the inverse of Months of Inventory and represents how much of the current active listings (as a percentage) are being absorbed each month.
Seller’s market: 33.33% and above
Neutral market: 16.67% - 33.33%
Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales
The June 2026 Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales of 42.7 was decreased by 4.9% compared to last year and up 2.6% compared to last month.
Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales
The June 2026 Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales of 41.5 was decreased by 0.7% compared to last year and down 3.5% compared to last month.
All reports are published July 2026, based on data available at the end of June 2026, except for the today’s stats. Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Board or its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Report reflects activity by all brokers participated in the MLS.
