Edmonds WA Real Estate Market Report: Spring 2026

The Edmonds housing market in spring 2026 is doing something I haven’t seen this clearly since 2019: prices are climbing while inventory is stacking up. The median sale price hit $940,000 in late 2025, up 4.4% year-over-year (Redfin), even as countywide active listings jumped 51.8% (Northwest MLS). Those two numbers shouldn’t move in the same direction under the old rules. They are, and that’s the story.

Key Takeaways
– Edmonds median sale price reached $940,000 in late 2025, up 4.4% year-over-year (Redfin).
– Snohomish County inventory climbed 51.8% YoY in March 2026 (NWMLS), but well-priced Edmonds homes still sell in around 17 days.
– Price per square foot in Edmonds rose 13% year-over-year to $579 — a contrarian signal in a “cooling” market.
– Buyers have more choice than any spring since 2019. Sellers who mispriced in March are sitting on them now.

What’s the Current Median Home Price in Edmonds?

The median sale price in Edmonds hit $940,000 in late 2025, up 4.4% from the prior year (Redfin). Price per square foot rose even faster — up 13.0% to $579. The Edmonds Bowl neighborhood runs substantially higher, with a median around $1,499,000 (Homes.com).

Here’s the thing most market reports miss: the Edmonds median is being pulled up by the scarcity of well-located homes, not by broad-based appreciation. In my 40+ years selling this market, I’ve learned that a single $3M Woodway sale can skew a monthly median by $30,000. Watch price-per-square-foot instead — and that number is telling us something real.

Terry’s take: I’ve been tracking monthly Edmonds comps since 1984. The 13% jump in $/sqft while inventory grew is the kind of divergence I usually see in early recovery years — not cooldowns.

Has Inventory Actually Recovered in Snohomish County?

Yes — dramatically. Active listings in Snohomish County were up 51.8% year-over-year in March 2026 (NWMLS). That’s the largest inventory expansion the county has seen in five years. The median sales price countywide sat at $738,000 in March (NWMLS), and the average days-on-market stretched to around 39 days versus 25 a year ago.

But — and this matters — that’s the countywide number. Edmonds specifically is still moving faster than the county average. Well-priced homes in the Bowl, Meadowdale, and Seaview are receiving multiple offers in around 17 days (Redfin). The inventory cushion exists, but it’s unevenly distributed: condos, new construction, and homes over $1.5M are where the negotiation happens. Single-family homes under $1M in desirable Edmonds neighborhoods? Still a sellers’ lane.

Is This a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market in Edmonds Right Now?

It depends entirely on price band. For homes under $1 million in core Edmonds neighborhoods, it’s still a seller’s market — 17-day median days-on-market and multiple offers are a seller’s environment (Redfin). For homes above $1.5 million or in the luxury Woodway market, buyers finally have real leverage for the first time since 2020.

If you’re buying between $800K and $1.2M, bring a strong offer, waive what you can safely waive, and be ready to move. If you’re selling a home above $1.5M, you have two choices: price it sharply from day one, or plan for 60+ days on market and a price reduction. The middle ground — the “hope for the best” pricing strategy that worked in 2021 — is what’s producing today’s stale listings.

What’s Driving the Edmonds Market in 2026?

Three forces are pulling in different directions: mortgage rates hovering near 6.8-7.1%, a demographic wave of millennial move-up buyers looking for school districts, and a persistent shortage of single-family inventory in walkable waterfront communities. According to NWMLS data, single-family resale “remains the most competitive lane” across the Puget Sound region.

The millennial buyer wave is real. Families from Shoreline, Ballard, and even Capitol Hill are trading city townhomes for Edmonds single-family homes, and they’re specifically asking for the Edmonds School District (GreatSchools 8/10 average). These buyers aren’t rate-sensitive the way first-time buyers are — they have equity, they have dual incomes, and they’re done waiting. That’s why you’re seeing $940K comps even with 7% mortgages.

What most reports miss: Edmonds has a demographic tailwind that doesn’t exist 20 miles south. The ferry, the waterfront, the schools, and the downtown walkability make this one of the few Puget Sound submarkets with pricing power in a high-rate environment.

What Should Buyers Do This Spring?

Buyers should get pre-approved at the full loan amount, identify their top three Edmonds neighborhoods in advance, and be ready to tour within 48 hours of a new listing. With 17-day average days-on-market (Redfin), hesitation is the most expensive decision you can make on a well-priced home.

Specific tactical advice:
– Get fully underwritten, not just pre-qualified. Sellers in Edmonds are prioritizing certainty of close. A fully underwritten buyer routinely beats a pre-qualified buyer even at $5,000-$10,000 less.
– Expand your search to Mukilteo and Shoreline. Two of the best values right now are homes in Mukilteo’s Harbour Pointe ($700K-$900K) and Shoreline’s Richmond Beach ($800K-$1.1M) — same schools, similar commute, 10-15% less money.
– Watch for 30+ day listings. The sellers who mispriced in March are the ones willing to negotiate in April and May. Your agent should be building a list of stale listings every Monday.

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What Should Sellers Do This Spring?

Sellers should price to the current comps — not March comps, not last year’s comps — and should invest in prep work before listing. The 51.8% inventory increase (NWMLS) means buyers have choices, and an unrepaired roof or dated kitchen now costs you real dollars at the negotiating table.

My pricing rule after 2,400+ transactions: list at the number that gets you multiple offers in the first 10 days. Overpricing by 5% to “leave room to negotiate” is a 2021 strategy that’s now producing 60-day listings and painful reductions. In spring 2026, the cost of a stale listing is bigger than the upside of a speculative list price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much have Edmonds home prices changed in the last year?

The Edmonds median sale price rose from approximately $900,000 to $940,000 between late 2024 and late 2025 — a 4.4% year-over-year increase (Redfin). Price per square foot rose faster at 13%, suggesting that appreciation is concentrated in smaller, more efficiently-sized homes rather than large luxury properties.

How long are homes taking to sell in Edmonds?

Well-priced Edmonds homes are selling in approximately 17 days on market (Redfin), significantly faster than the Snohomish County average of around 39 days (NWMLS). Luxury homes above $1.5M and condos are taking 45-75 days.

Is Edmonds a good place to buy in 2026?

Edmonds remains a strong long-term buy, particularly for families prioritizing school quality and walkability. The Edmonds School District averages 8/10 on GreatSchools (GreatSchools), and the town has durable demand from Seattle-area move-up buyers. For short-term flipping, it’s not the market — for 5+ year holds, it’s one of the best submarkets in Snohomish County.

What’s the most affordable neighborhood in Edmonds?

The Lake Ballinger and Perrinville areas typically offer the lowest entry prices in Edmonds, with some single-family homes still available below $700,000. Meadowdale and Seaview offer better school access in the $800K-$1M range. The Bowl and waterfront areas command premiums well above $1.4M.

Conclusion: Where Edmonds Goes from Here

The data is clear but the narrative is messy. Prices are up, inventory is up, and days-on-market are diverging by price band. If you’re a buyer in the $700K-$1.2M range, this is the most balanced spring market Edmonds has seen in five years — you have choices without losing the quality. If you’re selling above $1.5M, price sharply, prep thoroughly, and be patient.

Forty years in this market have taught me one thing: the buyers and sellers who succeed in transitional markets are the ones who price to today, not yesterday. Spring 2026 is a textbook transitional market.

Thinking about buying or selling in Edmonds this spring? Get a free home valuation or call me directly at 206-799-9500. I’ve closed 2,400+ homes in this exact market — let’s talk about what the data means for your specific situation.

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