Published October 29, 2025

Seattle Real Estate Market Update

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Written by Ray York

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Seattle • Resale Market Snapshot — September 2025

Seattle Market Update: September 2025

Published October 2025 • Source: NWMLS resale data (City of Seattle; Single-Family & Condo)

Seattle’s resale market is holding its ground — but the heat has clearly come out of the market. While prices are still higher than the five-year average, homes are taking longer to sell and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years.

Quick Highlights (Citywide Resale)

  • Single-Family Avg. Sale Price: ~$1.116 M
  • Condo Avg. Sale Price: ~$642 K
  • Active Listings (SFR): ~1,431 homes at month-end
  • Active Listings (Condo): ~1,107 condos at month-end
  • Days on Market (SFR): ~29 days
  • Days on Market (Condo): ~50 days
  • Months of Supply (SFR): ~2.8 months
  • Months of Supply (Condo): ~5.4 months
  • List-to-Sale (SFR): ~98.6% of list
  • List-to-Sale (Condo): ~96.3% of list

Note: This post reflects resale (no new construction) across the City of Seattle. Neighborhood results can vary.

Single-Family Homes

After years of rapid change, single-family pricing remains resilient: the average sale price landed at approximately $1.116 M. However, homes are taking longer to sell, with average market time around 29 days, and supply has built to roughly 2.8 months.

  • Sales volume: down vs. recent years.
  • Buyer activity: moderate.
  • Pricing power: list-to-sale near 98.6% — accurate pricing is key.

Seller tip: Nail the price out of the gate and focus on presentation — today’s buyers have more options.

Single-family home exterior in Seattle neighborhood
More selection + longer timelines are shaping single-family strategy this fall.
Downtown Seattle condo towers view
Condo supply has moved the needle toward a buyer-friendly environment.

Condominiums

The condo market is showing a softer tone: average sale price around $642 K, market time stretching to ~50 days, and supply at approximately 5.4 months — shifting clearly toward buyers.

  • Sales volume: below long-term average.
  • Buyer activity: modestly increasing.
  • Pricing power: list-to-sale near 96.3% — stronger negotiation leverage for buyers.

Seller tip: Lead with value — strong presentation, realistic pricing + targeted marketing are critical.

How This Compares to Recent Years

Compared with 2021-2024, today’s prices are still elevated, but inventory and days on market are higher—especially for condos. The market is moving from fast, seller-dominated dynamics toward more balanced conditions.

Infographic style chart comparing market metrics over time
At-a-glance: Price stability + slower pace = a more balanced Seattle market.

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Data reflect resale only (excludes new construction and pre-sales) across the City of Seattle. Some metrics vary from standard MLS definitions; all figures represent citywide performance rather than neighborhood-level results.

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