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Should I sell my house in Seattle, WA? (98118)

As of August 2026, the housing market in Seattle, WA (98118) shows early warning signs — the reading is WATCH, with listed homes on the market about 65 days and 266 homes on the market.

WATCH Early signals moving in 98118

A warning signal has tripped. Not a crisis — but this is exactly how turns start, months before prices move.

PRICES VS. LAST YR−3.5%line: −2% y/y
TIME ON MARKET65 days−3 days y/y
NEW SUPPLY VS. LAST YR+1.5%line: +30% y/y
  • The typical home here is asking −3.5% compared with a year ago.
  • Listed homes here have been on the market about 65 days — 3 days shorter than a year ago.
Data through August 2026 · Market statistics from a licensed data provider · Place names from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Is it a good time to sell a home in Seattle?

The data shows early warning signs in Seattle — the reading is WATCH, with at least one signal past its danger line. Not a crisis, but turns start this way months before prices move; if selling is on your mind, watch closely.

How this reading is computed

Three signals drawn from licensed market statistics, each with a danger line recalibrated for active-listing data: the year-over-year price trend (−2%), how long listed homes have been on the market (+10% year over year), and the number of homes for sale (+30% year over year). A ZIP crossing enough of them reads WATCH or ACT; a clean ZIP reads HOLD. See the full explanation of each dial, including the exact math and what goes into it.

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