10/21/2026
September had some surprises in store, with one corner of the market making noteworthy moves while others remained metered. Meanwhile, the usual rhythm of summer’s transition into fall felt a little different this year, and the numbers behind it might just change how you think about timing. Curious where things stand? Read on for the fuller picture of September’s market, and if you’d like to talk through what it means for your next move, we’re always happy to chat!
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Below is your housing market report showing the month-over-month activity in Whatcom and Skagit county to help you decide the right time to buy or sell.
Housing market reports may seem a bit drab, especially if you’re not looking to buy or sell in the near future, but when you have investments in real estate (like your home) it’s always good to know what’s happening with similar assets in the current market. Think about owning stocks but never tracking what’s going on in the stock market…not a recommended investment strategy!
So let’s take a look!
What we saw in the September 2026 market report:
Median Sold Price - Sold prices in Skagit saw a notable increase in September, coming in second highest for the year only to January’s high of $660,000:
Whatcom: 🔽 $14,000
Skagit: 🔼 $67,000
Bellingham: 🔼 $8,000
Months of Inventory - The number of available homes in Bellingham rose in September, bringing buyers closer to a balanced market than has been seen in over five years:
Whatcom: 🔼 from 4.2
Skagit: 🔽 from 5
Bellingham: 🔼 from 3.5
Average Days on Market - Buyer activity in Bellingham and greater Whatcom County remained measured while buyer activity increased in Skagit County:
Whatcom: 🔼 1 days
Skagit: 🔼 16 days
Bellingham: 🔽 3 days
List Price vs Sold Price - Sellers made slightly fewer concessions in September compared to August:
Whatcom: 🔼 from 94%
Skagit: No Change
Bellingham: 🔼 from 92%
*These statistics are intended to give a general overview of the current housing market and includes single-family, multi-family, and condominium homes in Whatcom and Skagit counties, and Bellingham/Sudden Valley.
