Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The ETHEL, WA real estate market (98542) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 80 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 selling faster, averaging 80 days on market compared to 113 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 10.4% year-over-year, from $1,037,500 to $930,000.
Population: 708 · Density: 25.1/mi² · Median household income: $80,875
Typical home value: $370,598 · Homeownership: 83.1%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98542 | Ethel, WA 98542 | 0.0 mi | 2 | $1,900,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| 98591 | Toledo, WA 98591 | 6.1 mi | 20 | $11,484,820 | $562,975 | $574,241 |
| 98565 | Napavine, WA 98565 | 9.0 mi | 3 | $1,209,900 | $395,000 | $403,300 |
| 98585 | Silver Creek, WA 98585 | 11.0 mi | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $425,000 |
| 98564 | Mossyrock, WA 98564 | 14.9 mi | 19 | $11,031,210 | $445,500 | $580,590 |
| 98532 | Chehalis, WA 98532 | 16.2 mi | 78 | $49,477,116 | $557,500 | $634,322 |
| 98533 | Cinebar, WA 98533 | 17.4 mi | 2 | $718,000 | $359,000 | $359,000 |
| 98649 | Toutle, WA 98649 | 17.5 mi | 3 | $1,290,000 | $430,000 | $430,000 |
| 98530 | Bucoda, WA 98530 | 20.1 mi | 6 | $1,834,422 | $310,250 | $305,737 |
| 98589 | Tenino, WA 98589 | 22.0 mi | 23 | $15,675,351 | $661,975 | $681,537 |
| 98356 | Morton, WA 98356 | 22.2 mi | 15 | $6,174,645 | $411,250 | $411,643 |
| 98579 | Rochester, WA 98579 | 25.9 mi | 27 | $24,422,715 | $712,450 | $904,545 |
| 98539 | Doty, WA 98539 | 26.8 mi | 1 | $1,999,900 | $1,999,900 | $1,999,900 |
As of September 2026, there are 2 active listings in ETHEL, WA (zip code 98542), compared to 3 the prior year.
The median listing price in ETHEL, WA 98542 is $930,000 as of September 2026, a 10.4% decrease from $1,037,500 the prior year.
Homes in ETHEL, WA 98542 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 113 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ETHEL, WA 98542 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 80 days on market compared to 113 days last year.
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