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Compare local home values, selling as-is and listing in Washington. Tell us about your property and what matters to your next move. An inquiry does not guarantee a valuation or an offer; costs and timing depend on the written terms.
Recorded home market data for Washington
Across the 38 Washington cities we cover, the median of the typical home values was $626,088 in July 2026. The spread inside the state is wide: the typical home in Yakima was $367,203 and in Sammamish it was $1,557,390, which is why the page for your own city is the one worth reading.
Of the 38 Washington cities with data, 14 saw homes go under contract in 15 days or fewer and 1 took 31 days or more, in July 2026. These historical medians exclude the time from contract to closing and do not establish your sale's timetable.
Values are mostly falling: 24 of the 38 Washington cities with a year-over-year figure went down, 12 went up. Past changes do not predict the price available for your property later. Compare current proposals and your costs of waiting.
Figures come from Zillow's public research data and describe whole cities, not individual houses.
Fastest-moving Washington cities
Historical median days for a home to go under contract, July 2026. This does not measure demand for your particular property.
Highest-value Washington cities
Typical home value, July 2026. A city-wide figure, not a valuation of any one house.
Where to start: closing in Washington
A customary closing role does not establish whether an attorney is required for your sale. Confirm who may handle settlement and which tasks need legal advice with a licensed local professional. The practical points to discuss:
- Sales close through escrow companies.
- The real estate excise tax is paid by the seller and is graduated by price, so it is a real line on the settlement statement.
- The seller disclosure statement is required by statute, and the buyer has a rescission window after receiving it.
- Washington is a community property state, so a spouse who is not on title is normally asked to sign.
General information about practice in Washington, not legal or tax advice. The closing agent on your sale will give you the exact figures for your county.
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Selling a house in Washington: common questions
How fast can I sell my house in Washington?
The median Washington city on our list recorded 18 days to go under contract in July 2026. This excludes time to closing. Your timetable depends on finding a buyer, title, inspections and written conditions. A cash offer does not guarantee a closing date.
Do I need an attorney to sell a house in Washington?
A customary closing role does not establish whether an attorney is required for your sale in Washington. Confirm the requirements for settlement, document preparation and legal advice with a licensed local professional before signing. Ask who represents your interests and review the proposed fees. A settlement agent is not necessarily your own attorney.
Is there a transfer tax when I sell a house in Washington?
Check the current state and local rules for your property in Washington, including any exemptions. Ask a licensed local professional to identify applicable transfer taxes, recording charges and who is legally responsible, then review the itemized closing statement and written terms. This is general information, not tax advice.
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$371,774 Increased in the past year
Values in the US have increased over the past year. In a market like this the gap between listing and a cash sale is mostly commission, repairs and the months in between.
Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026 · last 3 years