George Moorhead | Seattle WA Housing Market Trends
Seattle WA 2026 Housing Market
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September 2026 was a Neutral market! The number of for sale listings was up 20.7% from one year earlier and up 8.6% from the previous month. The number of sold listings decreased 9% year over year and decreased 10.3% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 28.4% compared to previous month and up 1.6% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales was 4, up 32.9% from the previous year.
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was down 0.4% compared to previous month and up 0.9% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price increased by 2.9% from last month. The Average Sold Price was the same as last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend was "Depreciating" and the Median Sold Price trend was "Neutral".
The Average Days on Market showed a upward trend, an increase of 7.7% compared to previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price was 98%, a decrease of 1% compared to previous year.
It was a Neutral Market
Property Sales (Sold)
September property sales were 443, down 9% from 487 in September of 2025 and 10.3% lower than the 494 sales last month.
Current Inventory (For Sale)
Versus last year, the total number of properties available this month was higher by 307 units of 20.7%. 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 8.6% compared to the previous month.
Property Under Contract (Pended)
There was an increase of 28.4% in the pended properties in September, with 556 properties versus 433 last month. This month's pended property sales were 1.6% higher than at this time last year.
All reports are published October 2026, based on data available at the end of September 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 Depreciating*
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 September 2026 Average Sold Price per Square Footage of $550 was down 0.4% from $552 last month and up 0.9% from $545 in September of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
The Days on Market Showed Upward 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 September 2026 was 28, up 3.7% from 27 days last month and up 7.7% from 26 days in September of last year.
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio was Falling**
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 98% was the same as last month and down from 1% % in September of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend - Upward/Downward/Neutral
** Based on 6 month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
All reports are published October 2026, based on data available at the end of September 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 Depreciating*
The Average For Sale Price in September was $1,246,000, down 2.2% from $1,274,000 in September of 2025 and down 1.6% from $1,266,000 last month.
The Average Sold Price was Depreciating*
The Average Sold Price in September was $1,119,000, up 0.7% from $1,111,000 in September of 2025 and the same as last month.
The Median Sold Price was Neutral*
The Median Sold Price in September was $925,000, down 3.5% from $959,000 in September of 2025 and up 2.9% from $899,000 last month.
* Based on 6 month trend - Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
It was a Neutral 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 September 2026 Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales of 4 was increased by 32.9% compared to last year and up 21% compared to last month. September 2026 was Neutral market.
Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales
The September 2026 Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales of 3.2 was increased by 18.5% compared to last year and down 15.8% compared to last month. September 2026 was Neutral market.
All reports are published October 2026, based on data available at the end of September 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 Neutral 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 September 2026 Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales of 24.8 was decreased by 24.6% compared to last year and down 17.3% compared to last month.
Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales
The September 2026 Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales of 31.1 was decreased by 16% compared to last year and up 18.2% compared to last month.
All reports are published October 2026, based on data available at the end of September 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.
Listings courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) as distributed by MLS GRID.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal non-commercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 11/2/2026 4:37 PM.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.