Marysville Washington Housing Market Update March 2026

By: Brandice Raybourn 

Quick Take

On the surface, Marysville looks strong. Prices moved up. Inventory moved up. Pending activity moved up. Days on market dipped slightly. Sellers, on average, got exactly what they asked for.

If you just glance at the citywide stats, you would call this a seller’s market.

But when you slow down and look at what actually happened, the story gets more interesting.

The Whole City

Yes, the median price increased. Yes, sellers landed right at 100 percent of original list price.

But that 100 percent is not evenly spread across every home.

One sale in the 950K+ range closed 14.3 percent over list price. That is roughly 130K over asking. That single transaction pulled the entire city’s percent of original list price higher.

Without that sale, the citywide numbers would look very different.

This is why I always say context matters more than headlines.

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New Construction

New construction is the slowest moving housing type in Marysville right now.

Builders are having a harder time getting homes under contract. Properties are taking longer to sell compared to resale, and builders are accepting slightly below original list price on average.

Buyers are negotiating, and negotiating hard.

The automatic multiple offer environment on every new build is not universal right now. It depends heavily on location, lot size, layout, and incentives. Buyers are paying attention to resale value and what kind of lot they are getting for their money.

Marysville is still one of the more affordable cities in Snohomish County. Because of that, buyers compare new construction to resale very closely. If the lot feels small or the price feels stretched, they hesitate.

If you are considering new construction, do not assume it is take it or leave it. Incentives, credits, and terms still matter.

And remember, most builders pay for your buyer’s agent. Bring one with you on your first visit. If you don’t have one yet… call me 😉

Condos

Condo inventory is limited, but days on market are higher.

Sellers in this category need patience.

Buyers are cautious. HOA dues, special assessments, and lending requirements all factor into their decision. If a buyer can find a detached home or newer construction near the same price point, they are often looking there first.

When condos are priced appropriately and the HOA is stable, they will move. But buyers are very selective.

Townhomes

There were no townhome sales last month.

There are not many townhomes in Marysville overall. Most of the new construction townhomes are clustered near Soper Hill.

We have properties under contract, but nothing closed last month, so there is no finalized sales data to analyze yet.

Based on what is currently on the market, pricing appears to hover in the mid 500s. It also looks like these townhomes are taking time to go pending. They are not flying off the shelf.

We will have clearer insight next month once those pending homes close.

For now, there simply is not enough closed data to draw strong conclusions.

Wondering how this applies to your home or your price range?

Every situation is different. I’ll tailor this to your goals, timing, and what you’re trying to figure out.

Residential Resale by Price Point

Now let’s move into where things really get interesting.

Under 599K

This range is moving.

Homes are going pending quickly and selling over list on average. This is also where the most resale inventory sits in Marysville right now, which tells you something important.

Marysville continues to offer real entry level options compared to much of Snohomish County. Buyers can still find solid homes at prices that make sense.

When a home in this range is priced correctly and shows well, it does not sit.

If you are a seller here, study your competition closely. The homes that look sharp and feel aligned with market value move first. If you stretch too far ahead of the market, buyers will skip you.

If you are a buyer in this range, expect competition on the best properties. Not everything turns into a bidding war. But the clean, well priced homes do not linger.

600K to 749K

This range is competitive and resale is outpacing new construction here.

Homes are going pending in under two weeks on average. Sellers are landing very close to original list price.

This is the range where strategy matters most.

Buyers have options. If you overprice, they will move on. If you price correctly, you will likely secure strong activity quickly.

Buyers here are still negotiating. They are comparing condition, layout, and location carefully. They are not overpaying for homes that need significant updates.

750K to 949K

This range looks strong for sellers, but buyers are selective.

Days on market are low, around a week on average. Percent of original list price sits right at 100 percent. But showing counts are lower on average, which tells us buyers are being decisive.

They are not touring everything. They are targeting homes that truly make sense.

If your home speaks to what buyers in this range expect in terms of layout, finish, and location, you are in a solid position.

If it misses the mark, it will sit longer than you think.

Presentation matters here more than ever.

950K+

Now let’s talk about what moved the citywide numbers.

Only one home closed in this range last month.

And it was not a typical resale.

It was a 1.91 acre property near Shasta Ridge, close to the development activity around Soper Hill. Zoned NR6.5 high density residential and marketed clearly as a development opportunity.

This was not about kitchen updates. This was about land.

With recent zoning and density changes, land in strategic areas becomes valuable. That likely explains the 14.3 percent over list price.

If you own near Soper Hill or Shasta Ridge, pay attention to this. You may not just be selling a home. You could be selling development potential.

That is a completely different negotiation.

So Is Marysville a Seller’s Market?

At first glance, yes.

But the strength is not evenly distributed.

Entry level resale is competitive.

Mid range homes are balanced but selective.

Luxury and development land can dramatically swing the city numbers with just one sale.

Townhomes currently have no closed data to measure.

Broad headlines can feel misleading if you do not look under the surface.

You do not need to time the market. You need to understand it.

Why I Publish These Reports

I do this every month because raw numbers alone do not tell you what it feels like on the ground.

I want you to understand what buyers are actually doing, how sellers are responding, and where leverage truly exists.

If you own in the Soper Hill or Shasta Ridge area and are curious whether your property might have development appeal, that is a different conversation than a standard resale analysis.

When I sit down with clients, we are not just looking at what sold. We are looking at what went pending, what expired, what canceled, and what is still sitting. Every scenario has a strategy.

If you are buying and want to understand what your budget range actually feels like right now, let’s walk through it.

If you own a home in Marysville and considering selling and want to understand how this market impacts your specific position, request your free personalized Marysville Snapshot here.

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View Marysville February Report:

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Compare to previous year:

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Brandice Raybourn
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Everett Real Estate Broker
brandice@snohomesbybrandice.com

425-367-3881

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