Market analytics · October 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
October 2026 · Market Analysis
Washington's October slows to 51 sales as big-ticket homes linger at Coral Canyon
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Only 51 homes closed in Washington in October, well under the 104-a-month average of the past year, so treat the numbers below as a light sample. Of the homes that did close, the median home price was $591,000 and the median time to sell jumped to 51 days from 22 in September. With 582 active listings, up from 531, this housing market favors buyers, and at October's pace it would take about 11.5 months to sell every listed home. Homes closed at 98.8% of list, the same as September.
Market pulse
Time to sell is the biggest change. Median days on market rose from 22 in September to 51 in October, and a quarter of homes took longer than 119 days. Listings grew from 392 in June to 582 in October, while new listings dipped to 132 from 158 in September. The median list price of $535,000 sits below the $591,000 median sale price, a mix effect from 20 sales above $700,000 in a month with few sales overall. Homes over $700,000 took a median 67 days, against 33 days for the $400,000 to $700,000 range.
Mortgage context
Rates matter most at the top and the bottom of Washington's October sales. Twenty closed above $700,000 at a median $984,530, and those buyers carry the biggest loans. Fourteen closed under $400,000 at a median $326,145, where payments stay far more manageable. Another 17 landed between $400,000 and $700,000. The 30-year rate has eased over the past month, which helps all three groups a little.
Payment math
Buying at the $591,000 median home price with 20% down costs $3,266 a month in principal and interest at 7.375%, which is $121 less than the $3,387 of 30 days ago at 7.75%, but still $302 above April's low of $2,964 when rates averaged 6.42%.
If you're buying
Go after the over-$700,000 homes first, since they took a median 67 days to sell in October. Finley Farms is a good example: three homes closed at a median $1,350,000 after 154 days. Of the 51 closings, 28 sold below list price, so ask for a discount or seller-paid rate help, especially on homes that have sat past 60 days.
If you're selling
Homes in Washington closed at about 98.8% of list in October, so pricing 1% to 2% over recent sales will cost you showings. Nine sales went above list, but 28 went below. In Long Valley Lavender Canyon, four homes closed at a median $367,490 after 41 days, so buyers there are taking their time. Judge what your home is worth by nearby closings, not by the asking prices you see.
Outlook
Expect November and December to bring fewer showings and fewer new listings, as usual. With 582 homes already listed, supply should stay well above last October's 348. Slower sales will keep buyers in control unless rates keep slipping from 7.375%.
Watch for
If closings stay near 51 a month and listings hold above 550, the market would hold more than 10 months of supply through January.
"A thin October in Washington, with 582 homes for sale and few buyers in a hurry"
Common questions about Washington this month
What is the median home price in Washington? ▾
The median home price in Washington was $591,000 in October 2026, though only 51 homes closed, so the median can swing. The average sale price was $711,328. It runs higher because 20 homes sold above $700,000 at a median $984,530. The median list price was $535,000.
Is the Washington housing market slowing down? ▾
Yes, October looked slower. Closings fell to 51 from 89 in September, and median days on market rose to 51 from 22. Active listings grew to 582, which is about 11.5 months of supply at October's pace. Buyers have the stronger hand.
How much is my Washington home worth? ▾
Start from the $591,000 median sale price in October and the 98.8% sale-to-list ratio. Homes took a median 51 days to sell. What your own home is worth depends on comparable sales nearby, since the price range and neighborhood matter a great deal. Light October sales make recent nearby closings even more important.
How have rates changed the monthly payment in Washington? ▾
At 7.375%, principal and interest on a median-priced home with 20% down is $3,266 a month. That is $121 lower than 30 days ago. It is still $302 above April's level.
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
October 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
59 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 48 · 25th percentile 12 · 75th percentile 112
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
37 of 59 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 Standing Rock West 4 sold · 21d
- 2. Long Valley Lavender Canyon 4 sold · 41d
- 3. Finley Farms 3 sold · 154d
- 4. Brio 3 sold · 38d
- 5. Solis At Coral Canyon 2 sold · 71d
- 6. Island At Coral Canyon 2 sold · 84d
- 7. Long Valley Standing Rock East 2 sold · 0d
- 8. Northbridge Estates 1 sold · 74d
October 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 59 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Oct-26 | Oct-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 59 | 85 | -30.59% | 994 | 952 | +4.41% |
| Median Sale Price | $540,000 | $532,500 | +1.41% | $513,437 | $523,440 | -1.91% |
| Median DOM | 48 | 35 | +37.14% | 34 | 36 | -5.56% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.79% | 98.39% | +0.41% | 98.63% | 98.53% | +0.10% |
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.