Market analytics · September 2026 archive
Washington, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
September 2026 · Market Analysis
Washington buyers get more time and more choice as listings reach 550
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Washington's median home price was $489,990 in September, down from $509,990 a year ago, while the median home took 23 days to sell instead of 35. Speed isn't the whole story in this housing market. Active listings reached 550, up from 317 a year earlier, and at September's pace it would take about 6.5 months to sell them all. That tilts the balance toward buyers, even though homes still closed at 98.9% of list.
Market pulse
Listings did the most moving. They grew from 401 in June to 550 in September, while closings slipped from 107 to 87. Speed went the other way: median days on market fell from 36 in August to 23 in September, and a quarter of homes sold within 8 days. Homes for sale are asking a median $580,495, well above the $489,990 that actually closed, so recent sales are the better guide to price. Lavender Canyon at Long Valley led with 14 closings at a median $347,490.
Mortgage context
Most September buying in Washington happened between $400,000 and $700,000, where 44 of the 87 closings landed, and that is the range where a higher rate costs the most each month. The 30-year rate is 7.5%, up from 6.42% in April's monthly average. Another 30 closings came in under $400,000, where the dollar impact is smaller but first-time buyers feel it most.
Payment math
Buying at the $490,000 median home price with 20% down means a $2,741 monthly payment of principal and interest at 7.5%, which is $100 more than the $2,641 it would have been 30 days ago at 7.125%, and $284 above April's low, when rates averaged 6.42% and the payment would have been $2,457.
If you're buying
Look hard at homes in the $400,000 to $700,000 range, where the median closed in 18 days, so good ones don't wait. Of 87 closings, 39 followed a price change, so ask whether a listing has already been cut. In Standing Rock East at Long Valley, five homes sold in a median 10 days at $489,990, so expect little discount there.
If you're selling
Your home is one of 550 active listings, up 67 from August, so price it near recent sales instead of the $580,495 median ask. Buyers paid about 98.9% of list in September, and 13 homes sold above list. Over $700,000 only 13 homes sold, at a median of 29 days, so luxury sellers should plan for a longer wait.
Outlook
Expect fewer showings in Washington County from October through winter, as often happens as the cool season sets in. With inventory at 550 and rates still climbing, buyers should keep the edge through the next 60 to 90 days. Sellers who price to recent sales will still close quickly.
Watch for
If new listings keep running near 160 a month while closings stay under 90, months of supply would likely pass 7 by December.
"Washington moved faster in September, but with far more homes on offer"
Common questions about Washington this month
What is the median home price in Washington? ▾
The median home price in Washington was $489,990 in September 2026. The average sale price was $522,217. The average runs higher because 13 sales over $700,000 closed at a median of $815,000. Homes listed for sale asked a median $580,495.
Is the Washington housing market slowing down? ▾
Not in speed, but supply is growing. In September the median home sold in 23 days, down from 36 in August. Active listings rose to 550 from 483, and closings fell to 87 from 96. That gives buyers more choice than a year ago.
How much is my Washington home worth? ▾
The median sale price in September was $489,990, and homes closed at about 98.9% of list. Half sold within 23 days. Your own home's value depends on recent comparable sales nearby, such as others in your subdivision, so check those before you set a price.
Where are Washington homes selling fastest? ▾
Standing Rock East at Long Valley had five sales in a median 10 days at $489,990. Standing Rock West at Long Valley had six sales at a median $699,990 in 22 days. Lavender Canyon at Long Valley had the most closings, 14, at a median $347,490 in 25 days.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ list price — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to under contract
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
September 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
90 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 23 · 25th percentile 9 · 75th percentile 53
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
41 of 90 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top neighborhoods this month
Named subdivisions ranked by homes sold · median price · median days to contract
- 1. Long Valley Lavender Canyon 15 sold · $345K · 25d
- 2. Standing Rock West At Long Valley 6 sold · $700K · 22d
- 3. Standing Rock East At Long Valley 5 sold · $490K · 10d
- 4. Coral Canyon 4 sold · 23d
- 5. The Preserve At Alaia 3 sold · 69d
- 6. Silverstone At Green Springs 2 sold · 6d
- 7. Solis At Coral Canyon 2 sold · 18d
- 8. Treasure Valley 2 sold · 8d
September 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 92 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Sep-26 | Sep-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 90 | 105 | -14.29% | 935 | 867 | +7.84% |
| Median Sale Price | $489,990 | $509,990 | -3.92% | $511,760 | $522,552 | -2.07% |
| Median DOM | 23 | 35 | -34.29% | 33 | 36 | -8.33% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.86% | 98.39% | +0.48% | 98.62% | 98.54% | +0.08% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.