Issaquah Market Pulse
Four indicators that tell you where the Issaquah 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, Issaquah 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 Issaquah Market
In June 2026, the median sales price across Issaquah residential came in at $1.24M, down 14.3% from the month prior, while the median price per square foot stood at $534. Year over year the median is down 4.4%, a signal of some give in pricing power in this market.
On the supply side, Issaquah saw 95 new listings come to market in June 2026, against 137 homes for sale at month end. Active inventory is up 42.7% from a year ago, giving buyers a wider field of choices than they had last year. At roughly 4.3 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: 49 pending sales and 44 closings in June 2026. The median home took about 11 days to sell — a steady, workable pace. Sellers are realizing about 98.7% of their original list price — very close to their original asking price.
Taken together, the ten indicators describe a balanced Issaquah 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, Issaquah segment. Analysis by Matthew Konsmo · Coldwell Banker Danforth. Figures are NWMLS data and are not guaranteed.
Issaquah 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.
Issaquah Housing Market Trends & Residential Sales Data
Thinking about buying or selling a Residential home in Issaquah? This page tracks the Issaquah 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 Issaquah sits where the Eastside meets the Cascade foothills in King County—with a housing stock that ranges from historic homes near its downtown to large master-planned communities and foothill view properties, and price points that vary widely from one area to the next—tracking localized data 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.
Looking for a more localized market perspective? Explore our hyper-local neighborhood guides for a micro view of specific real estate markets across the city, from Issaquah Highlands, Talus and Squak Mountain.
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How Issaquah Compares to Nearby Markets (Data through June 2026)
Median sales price, price per square foot, and median days on market across Issaquah and its 5 closest NWMLS markets. Open any city for its full Market Pulse.
| City | Median Sales Price | Price / SqFt | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah Home market | $1,242,500 baseline | $534 baseline | 11 days baseline |
| Newcastle 5.8 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,242,500 even vs Issaquah | $568 ▲ +6.4% vs Issaquah | 11 days same pace vs Issaquah |
| Sammamish 6.0 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,567,500 ▲ +26% vs Issaquah | $589 ▲ +10% vs Issaquah | 12 days ▲ +1 days vs Issaquah |
| Fall City 7.2 mi away · View Market Pulse | $1,500,000 ▲ +21% vs Issaquah | $455 ▼ −15% vs Issaquah | 10 days ▼ −1 days vs Issaquah |
| Beaux Arts Village 8.8 mi away · View Market Pulse | $2,277,300 ▲ +83% vs Issaquah | $897 ▲ +68% vs Issaquah | 4 days ▼ −7 days vs Issaquah |
| Mercer Island 9.3 mi away · View Market Pulse | $2,400,000 ▲ +93% vs Issaquah | $857 ▲ +60% vs Issaquah | 10 days ▼ −1 days vs Issaquah |
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 an Issaquah home, nothing beats a direct comparable (comp).
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Direct comps account for the critical nuances that broader statistics completely ignore:
Hyper-Locality Matters
Issaquah is several distinct markets stacked between the Issaquah Alps, and an average blends them all together. A master-planned home in the Issaquah Highlands or Talus, a historic cottage in Olde Town, a hillside lot with a Cougar, Squak, or Tiger Mountain view, and a property near Lake Sammamish can each behave very differently—elevation and outlook alone can swing value beyond 5% to 10%. Strong demand for the Issaquah School District and easy I-90 access add further premiums that vary street by street. A citywide average can’t see these lines; a direct comp reflects the reality of the specific neighborhood and elevation.
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. Issaquah’s stock spans planned-community homes built from the 2000s on, historic homes in the original town, and custom hillside builds—so two homes of similar size can diverge widely once finishes and updates are weighed. Line-item adjustments ensure the premium investments made in a home’s interior are actually reflected in its valuation.
The “Vibe” Factor
Statistics often treat square footage as equal, but buyers don’t. An early-1900s Olde Town cottage and a 2026 modern build in the Highlands 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 Issaquah property’s specific characteristics and current market data.