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ORCAS, WA 98280

Real Estate Market Report  ·  San Juan County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,550,000
⇩ 7.5% vs $1,675,000 last year
Average Price
$1,517,500
⇩ 9.4% vs $1,675,000 last year
Days on Market
172
⇧ 152.9% vs 68 days last year

Market Context

Population: 398  ·  Density: 24.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $76,583

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 90.6%

Market Analysis

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

The ORCAS, WA real estate market (98280) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 172 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 172 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.5% year-over-year, from $1,675,000 to $1,550,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 172 now vs 68 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,550,000 (-7.5% YoY)
  • Average: $1,517,500 (-9.4% 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 33.6 miles — 586 listings ($550,679,439 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
98280Orcas, WA 982800.0 mi1$1,517,500$1,550,000$1,517,500
98243Deer Harbor, WA 982434.3 mi4$10,705,600$2,200,000$2,676,400
98222Blakely Island, WA 982225.8 mi2$1,250,000$625,000$625,000
98250Friday Harbor, WA 982509.5 mi56$117,702,368$1,250,000$2,101,828
98221Anacortes, WA 9822113.6 mi93$97,078,887$825,000$1,043,859
98248Ferndale, WA 9824821.9 mi76$58,916,036$719,900$775,211
98232Bow, WA 9823222.6 mi8$8,517,712$1,147,500$1,064,714
98277Oak Harbor, WA 9827723.8 mi117$79,828,632$634,950$682,296
98230Blaine, WA 9823025.7 mi124$100,936,620$647,900$814,005
98240Custer, WA 9824026.7 mi8$7,725,600$965,000$965,700
98273Mount Vernon, WA 9827328.4 mi48$31,490,544$639,000$656,053
98239Coupeville, WA 9823931.2 mi34$25,259,280$645,000$742,920
98247Everson, WA 9824733.6 mi15$9,750,660$593,250$650,044

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ORCAS, WA 98280?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in ORCAS, WA (zip code 98280), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ORCAS, WA 98280?

The median listing price in ORCAS, WA 98280 is $1,550,000 as of January 2026, a 7.5% decrease from $1,675,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in ORCAS, WA 98280 spend an average of 172 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ORCAS, WA 98280?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ORCAS, WA 98280 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 172 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ORCAS, WA 98280 save an estimated $31,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,550,000. 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.