First Quarter Pacific Market Report Details Continued Strong 'Frenzy' In Region

Seattle and surrounding areas continued to show brisk homebuying activity, according to Coldwell Banker Bain's comprehensive Q1 2018 Pacific Market Report released this week. The 20-page report, which covers regions all over Western Washington and Portland, Oregon, predicts a 'Spring frenzy' for Seattle and Eastside markets, as demand continues to outpace supply.  Highlights of the report include:

  • The average single-family home price - across all Seattle communities climbed well over $800k
  • Seattle's luxury market sales, $2.3 million and above, showed strong interest
  • The Seattle neighborhoods of Madison Park and South Lake Union/Queen Anne demonstrated the highest average overall sales prices in the city
  • Seattle's average condo sale price surpassed $500k
  • The average single-family home price – across all Eastside communities – surpassed $1 million for the first quarter $1,045,136. This represented a 16.5% increase over Q1 2017
  • Just outside Seattle, Bainbridge Island's average sales price exceeded $1 million dollars

    READ MORE FROM THE Q1 PACIFIC NORTHWEST MARKET REPORT HERE: 2018 Q1 Report