Carnation Market Pulse
Four indicators that tell you where the Carnation residential market is heading — sourced directly from NWMLS and refreshed monthly.
A headline number rarely tells the whole story.
Scroll down for the complete view — every chart, every data point, three full years of context. Because the difference between a good decision and a great one is almost always in the trendline beneath the number.
See all graphs & dataSource: Northwest Multiple Listing Service® via InfoSparks (ShowingTime). Residential sales, Carnation segment. Reported figures are NWMLS data and are not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity. Matthew Konsmo · Coldwell Banker Danforth.
June 2026 — Matthew’s Analysis of the Carnation Market
In June 2026, the median sales price across Carnation residential came in at $780,000, up 13.0% from the month prior, while the median price per square foot stood at $488. Year over year the median is down 22.6%, a signal of some give in pricing power in this market.
On the supply side, Carnation saw 17 new listings come to market in June 2026, against 59 homes for sale at month end. Active inventory is down 3.3% from a year ago, keeping the field of choices tighter than last year. At roughly 5.8 months of supply, that points to a relatively balanced market by the conventional rule of thumb (under three months favors sellers, over six favors buyers).
Demand stayed active: 12 pending sales and 11 closings in June 2026. The median home took about 27 days to sell — a steady, workable pace. Sellers are realizing about 99.0% of their original list price — very close to their original asking price.
Taken together, the ten indicators describe a balanced Carnation market. Pricing has softened modestly year over year, while inventory and pace are the levers worth watching month to month. For a buyer or seller weighing a move, the right read is rarely a single headline number — it is the direction these series are trending together, which is exactly what the full charts below lay out.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service® via InfoSparks (ShowingTime). Residential sales, Carnation segment. Analysis by Matthew Konsmo · Coldwell Banker Danforth. Figures are NWMLS data and are not guaranteed.
Carnation vs. Its 5 Closest Markets (Data through June 2026)
Six dimensions, scored relative to the 6 markets shown — the farther a city's line reaches, the stronger it reads on that dimension. Tap a city in the legend to show or hide it.
Carnation Housing Market Trends & Residential Sales Data
Thinking about buying or selling a Residential home in Carnation? This page tracks the Carnation real estate market using live Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) data—updated monthly with median sale prices, days on market, closed sales, and inventory levels.
Because Carnation is a small rural city in the Snoqualmie Valley—with a housing stock that ranges from in-town homes to acreage, equestrian, and farm properties, many on wells and septic and some within river floodplains—individual sales carry outsized weight and monthly figures can swing sharply. Localized data, read in that context, is essential for understanding general market direction. Whether you are timing a purchase or preparing to list, the data below provides a clear, objective look at current market conditions.
Exploring the broader Snoqualmie Valley market? See our guides for nearby Duvall, Fall City and Snoqualmie.
How Carnation Compares to Nearby Markets (Data through June 2026)
Median sales price, price per square foot, and median days on market across Carnation and its 5 closest NWMLS markets. Open any city for its full Market Pulse.
| City | Median Sales Price | Price / SqFt | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnation Home market | $780,000 baseline | $488 baseline | 27 days baseline |
| Fall City 5.7 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,500,000 ▲ +92% vs Carnation | $455 ▼ −6.8% vs Carnation | 10 days ▼ −17 days vs Carnation |
| Sammamish 6.1 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,567,500 ▲ +101% vs Carnation | $589 ▲ +21% vs Carnation | 12 days ▼ −15 days vs Carnation |
| Duvall 7.3 mi away · View Market Pulse | $907,000 ▲ +16% vs Carnation | $406 ▼ −17% vs Carnation | 16 days ▼ −11 days vs Carnation |
| Redmond 9.8 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,590,000 ▲ +104% vs Carnation | $669 ▲ +37% vs Carnation | 12 days ▼ −15 days vs Carnation |
| Issaquah 9.9 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,242,500 ▲ +59% vs Carnation | $534 ▲ +9.4% vs Carnation | 11 days ▼ −16 days vs Carnation |
Why Direct Comps Reign Supreme
While median and average prices are useful for identifying broad market shifts, they are often too “macro” when you are trying to value a specific front door. To find the true market value of a Carnation home, nothing beats a direct comparable (comp).
Contact Matthew for a Comparable Market Analysis on your home >
Direct comps account for the critical nuances that broader statistics completely ignore:
Hyper-Locality Matters
In the Snoqualmie Valley, location detail can outweigh almost everything else. Carnation sits near the confluence of the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers, so whether a parcel falls inside or outside the floodplain—and what that means for insurance and buildability—can move value far beyond 5% to 10%. The difference between an in-town lot and a multi-acre property on Carnation Farms Road, between flat tillable land and a hillside with valley views, and between county and city services all matter. A countywide average can’t see any of this; a direct comp reflects the reality of the specific parcel, elevation, and river proximity.
Accounting for Quality and Finishes
Broad data points can’t distinguish between builder-grade finishes and high-end custom upgrades. Whether a home features standard laminate or custom mitered-edge quartz, direct comps allow for “line-item” adjustments. Carnation’s stock ranges from historic farmhouses and modest in-town homes to updated equestrian and hobby-farm properties, where direct comps also weigh the factors unique to rural land: acreage, outbuildings and barns, fencing, well, and septic condition. Line-item adjustments ensure the premium investments made in a property are actually reflected in its valuation.
The “Vibe” Factor
Statistics often treat square footage as equal, but buyers don’t. An early-1900s valley farmhouse and a 2026 modern build on acreage might share the exact same footprint, yet they appeal to entirely different buyer pools. Using direct comps ensures you’re comparing “apples to apples” by matching the architectural style, character, and lifestyle appeal of a property.
The Bottom Line: If you want to know what a home is worth in today’s market, look past the ZIP code averages and focus on the three or four most similar properties that have closed nearby. That’s where the real data lives. Get the facts behind your home’s value. Contact me for a personalized CMA based on your Carnation property’s specific characteristics and current market data.
Carnation Market Questions, Answered by the Data
Written automatically from the live NWMLS numbers on this page — so the answers update themselves each month.