If you're buying or selling a home in Washington in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.
Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.
To see where homes are selling the fastest in Washington right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.
#1. East Port Orchard, Washington
- Days on market: 5
- Median sale price: $485,312
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See East Port Orchard homes for sale
#2. Kingston, Washington
- Days on market: 7
- Median sale price: $663,432
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Kingston homes for sale
#3. Mountlake Terrace, Washington
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $750,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Mountlake Terrace homes for sale
#4. Othello, Washington
- Days on market: 11
- Median sale price: $379,230
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#5. Pacific, Washington
- Days on market: 11
- Median sale price: $520,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#6. Edgewood, Washington
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $700,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 23.8%
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#7. Snohomish, Washington
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $605,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#8. Tanglewilde, Washington
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $499,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
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#9. Lake Forest Park, Washington
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $1,009,050
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#10. Hobart, Washington
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $890,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#11. Martha Lake, Washington
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $798,066
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.5%
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#12. Alderwood Manor, Washington
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $820,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
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#13. Terrace Heights, Washington
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $395,318
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#14. Orchards, Washington
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $540,241
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 29.6%
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#15. Yacolt, Washington
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $424,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
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#16. Lake Shore, Washington
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $520,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
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#17. North Bend, Washington
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $1,099,450
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#18. Sudden Valley, Washington
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $657,640
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#19. Lynden, Washington
- Days on market: 23
- Median sale price: $577,296
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.8%
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#20. East Renton Highlands, Washington
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $824,975
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
- See East Renton Highlands homes for sale
#21. Cathcart, Washington
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $678,497.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
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#22. Klahanie, Washington
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $1,423,350
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 75.0%
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#23. Bremerton, Washington
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $480,090
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 48.8%
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#24. Mill Creek East, Washington
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $1,025,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
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#25. Sammamish, Washington
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $1,267,497.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.9%
- See Sammamish homes for sale
#26. Sequim, Washington
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $499,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.5%
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#27. Tukwila, Washington
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $575,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
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#28. Parkwood, Washington
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $492,812
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
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#29. Arlington, Washington
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $583,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.6%
- See Arlington homes for sale
#30. Brier, Washington
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $909,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Brier homes for sale
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