The Valley market, translated into plain English.
This report answers the first question every buyer and seller asks: what is the Snoqualmie Valley housing market actually doing? It is based on public data from Redfin, Zillow, and Rocket Homes, with Paul's on-the-ground read of what the numbers mean.
Key metrics · mid-2026 snapshot
The numbers to know before you call
≈ $1.1M
Snoqualmie median sale price
Down roughly 6.6% year over year. Redfin scores the Snoqualmie market "very competitive" at 86 out of 100.
≈ $1.2M
North Bend median sale price
Up roughly 7.3% year over year, with an April 2026 median sold price near $1,186,500. North Bend remains the Valley's strongest market.
26–40
Typical days on market in 2026
Up from roughly 10 days a year earlier. Homes still sell, but buyers now have time to inspect, compare, and negotiate.
Balanced
Market temperature
A shift from the frenzied 2024–2025 market toward balance, with more inventory and more negotiating room for prepared buyers.
Figures vary by source and cutoff, and they change weekly. Treat these as a mid-2026 snapshot. Paul pulls fresh comps for your specific street before any pricing or offer discussion. Full sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
A market with more options and fewer surprises
For buyers
- More inventory and longer days on market mean you can compare homes instead of sprinting.
- Price reductions and negotiable terms are more common now, especially in Snoqualmie.
- North Bend is the competitive pocket: strong demand means well-priced homes still move fast.
- Inspections, financing, and due diligence windows carry real weight again. Use them.
For sellers
- Pricing matters more than it did in 2024. The first 30 days still set the tone for the entire sale.
- Preparation and presentation separate homes that sell near price from homes that sit.
- Buyers are scrutinizing flood maps, wells, septic, and condition. Be ready for real questions.
- A skilled negotiator now matters more than a good listing photo. This is Paul's favorite game.
Sources & method
Figures above were compiled from the public market pages listed below during 2026. Data points differ by reporting window and methodology, so always treat them as directional. Paul or his team will pull current, street-specific comparable sales before you make any pricing or offer decision.
Numbers change weekly. Your strategy should too.
Paul tracks the Valley market street by street. Bring him your questions about pricing, offers, or timing and get an answer that is current, not generic.
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