Seattle, Washington Housing Market Report
November 2026

Seattle had 639 new pending sales and 639 closings in October, with 3,473 homes for sale in the monthly figures. Buyers are still making moves, but the experience changes a lot by housing type. The citywide median sold price was $895,000, with 98.4% of original asking received. If you’re thinking about selling, I would use the whole-city picture as a starting point, then compare the homes your actual buyer could choose. Whole-city figures cover all property types; I break out four housing groups here.

Previously owned single-family homes had 193 new contracts and 179 closings, with 543 homes for sale. The successful sales took six days at the median and received full original asking. The showing figure was 11 recorded visits before pending. That is a strong result for the homes buyers chose. It does not mean every resale listing is moving that quickly. If you’re thinking about selling, I would compare the condition, price and alternatives that made those selected homes work.

New construction had 99 new contracts and 73 closings, with 681 homes for sale. The homes that closed had a 22-day median market time and received 99.2% of original asking. Builders are part of the competition for buyers, but their timelines are different. Contracts can happen before or during construction, with closing months later. I would compare availability, completion dates, included features and written financing terms with resale alternatives. The price ratio alone does not tell us about any incentives.

Condos had 1,029 homes for sale, the most inventory among the four housing groups I cover, with 123 new contracts and 109 closings. The sold homes took 31 days at the median and received 96% of original asking. That is a very different balance of choices and sold results from single-family resale. If condo living fits you, I think the selection is worth exploring. Compare dues, insurance, reserves, assessments and lender approval alongside the unit and payment. If you’re planning to sell, I would make the value clear against all the alternatives.

Townhomes had 43 new pendings and 66 closings, with 408 homes for sale. The sales took 16 days at the median and received 97.9% of original asking. Buyers were choosing homes, but the new contract count was below the closing count. I would watch that flow rather than assume every available townhome will repeat the successful-sale timeline. If you’re thinking about selling, compare the payment, layout and upkeep with the other choices buyers have, including new construction.

This was the busiest resale range for new contracts and closings, with 59 pendings and 47 completed sales. There were 172 homes for sale. The sold homes took 10 days at the median and received 98.2% of original asking. Buyers are active here, with some negotiating still part of the completed-sale results. If you’re thinking about listing, I would make sure condition and needed work compare well. If you’re shopping, I would be ready when the right home stands out.

Thirty-one homes closed and 48 went pending, with 118 homes for sale. The sold homes had a six-day median market time and received full original asking at the median. That is a strong result for the selected homes. Buyers still had choices, but I would not assume a home that compares well will wait around. If you’re thinking about selling, the price and preparation should give buyers a clear reason to choose yours.

Forty-five homes closed and 40 went pending, with 117 homes for sale. The successful sales took six days at the median and received full original asking. That is another range where the resale sold results look strong. If you’re shopping, I would be prepared when a home fits and compares well. If you’re thinking about listing, I would study what buyers chose instead of assuming every home in the range gets the same response.

Twenty-nine homes closed and 22 went pending, with 70 homes for sale. The sold homes took five days at the median and received full original asking. That is quick, but it describes the successful sales, not a guarantee for another listing. The showing figure was 12 recorded visits before pending. If you’re thinking about selling, I would compare the actual homes buyers can choose and make sure your price, condition and presentation work together.

Twenty-seven homes closed at $1,350,000 and up, with 24 new pendings and 65 homes for sale. Successful sales took six days at the median and received full original asking. The $1,726,000 median sold price describes that group in a broad range. I would not treat it as a price for every higher-priced home. If you’re thinking about selling, I would identify who your property fits and what makes it stand out against the alternatives.