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SEATTLE, WA 98122

Real Estate Market Report  ·  King County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
111
⇧ 19.4% vs 93 last year
Pending
24
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$824,000
⇧ 27% vs $648,699 last year
Average Price
$844,459
⇧ 4.1% vs $811,230 last year
Days on Market
85
⇧ 32.8% vs 64 days last year

Market Context

Population: 41,268  ·  Density: 6,820.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $94,548

Typical home value: $935,138  ·  Homeownership: 26.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SEATTLE, WA real estate market (98122) currently shows 111 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 85 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 18 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 64 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 27% year-over-year, from $648,699 to $824,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 111 this year vs 93 last year
  • Days on market: 85 now vs 64 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $824,000 (+27% YoY)
  • Average: $844,459 (+4.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 6.0 miles — 937 listings ($1,426,682,604 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
98122Seattle, WA 981220.0 mi111$93,734,949$824,000$844,459
98144Seattle, WA 981441.7 mi83$62,686,580$699,000$755,260
98104Seattle, WA 981041.7 mi60$50,615,940$499,950$843,599
98102Seattle, WA 981022.2 mi78$84,678,594$835,950$1,085,623
98109Seattle, WA 981092.7 mi83$66,077,047$662,000$796,109
98039Medina, WA 980393.1 mi11$130,808,227$8,812,500$11,891,657
98119Seattle, WA 981194.0 mi79$79,467,285$688,500$1,005,915
98004Bellevue, WA 980044.2 mi127$537,749,623$1,799,450$4,234,249
98118Seattle, WA 981184.8 mi97$81,722,791$693,000$842,503
98116Seattle, WA 981165.3 mi58$73,126,284$849,000$1,260,798
98106Seattle, WA 981065.3 mi57$44,465,415$714,999$780,095
98126Seattle, WA 981265.7 mi45$30,660,525$650,000$681,345
98005Bellevue, WA 980056.0 mi48$90,889,344$1,546,500$1,893,528

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SEATTLE, WA 98122?

As of January 2026, there are 111 active listings in SEATTLE, WA (zip code 98122), compared to 93 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SEATTLE, WA 98122?

The median listing price in SEATTLE, WA 98122 is $824,000 as of January 2026, a 27% increase from $648,699 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SEATTLE, WA?

Homes in SEATTLE, WA 98122 spend an average of 85 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 64 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SEATTLE, WA 98122?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SEATTLE, WA 98122 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 18 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 64 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SEATTLE, WA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SEATTLE, WA 98122 save an estimated $16,480 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $824,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.