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Snohomish Housing Market Update April 2026
By: Brandice Raybourn
Quick Take:
In my latest manual review of the Snohomish market, I've identified that while this month feels steady, a few key stats are being driven by very small sample sizes. Homes are moving and buyers are active, but once you look closer, you start to see where a few numbers need context to actually make sense. This is exactly why I break the market down this way—because broad headlines miss the nuances that actually drive your home's value.
Snohomish Overall Market
The overall market is active and moving at a healthy pace. Homes are going pending quickly, and sellers are still getting very close to their asking price. My analysis indicates that this is not a market where everything flies off the shelf no matter what.
Buyers are still paying attention. If a home is priced well and shows well, it moves quickly. If not, it sits. That balance is what makes this market feel stable instead of overheated.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
New Construction
New construction remains the slower side of the market.
Brandice’s Insider Tip: This is not a demand problem; it is a "choice" problem. Buyers have options and they are using them to compare finishes and incentives. Since they aren't being forced to rush, they don’t.
And remember, most builders pay for your buyer’s agent. Bring one with you on your first visit. If you don’t have one yet… call me 😉
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Beyond the Blog: Your Real-Time Market Snapshot
What you just read is last month. I track what’s happening right now.
You don’t need another blog. You need to know what’s happening in your price range right now.
This is where your Real-Time Market Snapshot comes in.
Reach out directly brandice@brandiceraybourn.com
Every situation is different. I’ll tailor this to your goals, timing, and what you’re actually trying to decide.
Condos
This is one of the biggest shifts from last month, but my manual extraction shows this is not a full turnaround—it’s selective movement. Four units sold, which dropped the days on market significantly, but those were likely the most desirable units. Buyers are still passing on units that miss the mark.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Townhomes
Townhomes continue to feel steady and consistent.
This is a comfortable space for buyers. They get more room than a condo without stretching into higher single-family price points.
Because of that, demand here stays pretty reliable.
Homes are moving without needing aggressive pricing, and buyers are not hesitating as much as they are in higher price ranges.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Residential Resale Price Point Breakdown
My data shows that this month especially, you cannot look at the numbers without understanding what is actually behind them.
Under 649K
This is a perfect example of why context matters.
This entire section is based on one sold home.
Last month, the one sale in this range sat for 103 days and sold well under asking.
This month, one home sold again, but it sold in 3 days and over asking.
That does not mean the entire market suddenly flipped.
It means one well-positioned home hit the market and buyers responded to it.
This range is extremely limited right now, which makes the data volatile.
But what it does show is that when something good hits this price point, buyers are ready.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
650K – 849K
This range is still one of the most active parts of the market.
Last month, this was one of the strongest ranges. Homes were moving in about 10 days and sellers were getting right at their asking price.
This month, not much has changed.
Homes are still moving, buyers are still active, and sellers are still in a solid position. The difference now is buyers have just enough inventory to slow down slightly and be a bit more selective.
So instead of feeling intense, it feels steady.
In real life, that looks like:
Buyers are ready, but they are not rushing into every home
They are comparing options and waiting for the right fit
Homes that are priced well still move quickly
Homes that miss the mark get passed over
This is still a healthy, active range.
If you are buying, you need to be prepared, but you have room to think.
If you are selling, you are in a strong position, but you are competing with other well-prepared listings.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
850K – 1.049M
This technically shows the highest days on market right now for resale homes, but even that needs context.
It is not that this range is struggling.
It is more that one lingering home from winter inventory is still affecting the numbers.
Once that clears out, this range likely falls right back in line with everything else.
Overall, this price point feels slightly more cautious, but not slow.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
1.05M – 1.249M
This is one of the biggest shifts this month.
Last month, homes were taking around 39 days to sell.
Now they are moving in about 6 days.
That is a big change, and it is based on multiple sales, not just one.
This tells you buyers stepped back into this range in a meaningful way.
When homes are priced right here, they are moving quickly again.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
1.25M +
There are 27 homes for sale here, but only 3 sold. While those sellers got 100% of asking price, my analysis shows that plenty of other homes are still sitting. If your home has tradeoffs that aren't offset by price, Snohomish buyers are moving on immediately.
Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Why This Matters
Snohomish is no longer a "one-size-fits-all" market. My goal with these monthly manual extractions is to ensure my clients aren't making decisions based on broad city averages that don't apply to their specific street. As we saw this month, one or two outliers can make a price point look "frenzied" or "dead" when the reality is much more nuanced. Snohomish is a market that rewards attention to detail. If you are in a lower price range, you need to be prepared for speed; if you are in the luxury range, you need a strategy for patience and positioning.
You do not need to time the market—you need to understand your specific slice of it.
📍Brandice’s Final Thoughts on Snohomish
This market looks steady at a glance, but once you actually break it down, it is very clear that everything is not moving the same. Some price points are moving fast, others are sitting, and a lot of the numbers this month are being influenced by really small sample sizes. Buyers are still active, but they are paying attention and making decisions based on value, not urgency.
• Buyer Tip
If something good hits the market in your price range, especially on the lower end, you need to be ready to move. But that does not mean you have to rush into something that is not right. You have options right now, use them.
• Seller Tip
You cannot rely on the market to carry your price. The homes that are priced right and show well are moving. The ones that are not are getting passed over quickly.
Brandice Raybourn
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Real Estate Broker
brandice@brandiceraybourn.com
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Snohomish Real Estate Questions – April 2026
Yes, but it depends on how your home compares to what else is on the market.
Homes are still selling quickly, with the average around 11 days, and sellers are getting about 99.3% of their asking price. That tells you buyers are active and willing to move.
But not every home is getting that result.
If your home is priced right and shows well, it will move. If it has tradeoffs that are not reflected in the price, buyers are skipping it.
It can be, depending on your price range.
In lower price points, it still feels competitive and fast. But once you move into mid to higher ranges, buyers have more room to breathe, compare options, and negotiate.
This is not a market where you have to rush into everything. It is a market where being prepared matters.
Most homes are selling right at their asking price overall.
In the most active price range, sellers are receiving about 100% of their original list price.
In higher or slower moving ranges, buyers have more room to negotiate depending on condition and pricing.
Right now, prices are holding steady.
Sellers are still getting very close to what they are asking overall, which shows there is no major downward pressure. At the same time, buyers are not pushing prices up aggressively either.
This is a stable pricing environment, not a shifting one.
This market is not showing signs of a major shift right now.
What it is showing is consistency, with small changes depending on price range and property type.
Waiting does not necessarily change your outcome. Understanding where you fit in the market does.
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