Marysville Washington Housing Market Update May 2026

By: Brandice Raybourn

Quick Take

Alright, here is what is actually going on in Marysville right now.

On the surface, this market looks really solid. Homes are selling, days on market are down, and sellers are getting what they asked for.

But once you break it down, it is not happening evenly across the board.

The lower and mid price points are doing most of the work. That is where buyers are active and things are moving.

As you move up in price, things slow down, buyers get more selective, and sellers need to be a little more patient.

So yes, the numbers look good. But where you sit in the market matters a lot right now.

Prefer a quick breakdown? Here’s the short version of what’s happening this month:

The Whole City

OK, so as far as the whole city goes, looks pretty good.

Sales price is up, days on market is down, and sellers are getting exactly what they originally asked for.

So let’s see where these numbers are coming from.

This is not every home. This is the homes that were priced right and showed well.

Buyers are out, they are looking, and when something makes sense, they are moving on it pretty quickly.

But if it does not, it is just sitting.

So this really feels like a market where buyers are active, but they are not just buying anything.

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New Construction

New construction is still not out performing in this market.

Days on market is longer than the city average and the sales price is much higher.

Buyers are definitely comparing new construction with resale here in Marysville.

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Beyond the Blog: Your Real-Time Market Snapshot

Everything above is based on what already closed.

But the market is moving every day.

I’m watching what is going pending, what is sitting, and what is adjusting in real time, and it can look very different depending on your price point.

You don’t need another blog. You need to know what is happening in your situation right now.

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

Condos

Let’s talk about condos for a moment.

Last month’s numbers showed 435K for condos and this month we are sitting at 641,131 which looks like a huge jump.

But when I actually looked at what sold, it was a couple townhomes that are classified as condos in the NWMLS and they were new construction.

And since we are basing this on only 4 sold properties last month, I just want you to see the context.

So this is one of those situations where the number looks big, but it does not really tell the full story unless you look at what actually sold.

Buyers in this space are still careful and paying attention to what they are getting.

Townhomes

This is actually the same for townhomes as well.

Since all construction types are grouped together here, these numbers are also being influenced by new construction.

That is why the number jumped from 454,605 last month to 641,131 this month.

So again, this is not a huge shift in the market, it is more about what sold last month and how that impacts the numbers.

Townhomes still feel like that middle ground where buyers are comparing everything before making a decision.

Residential Resale by Price Point

Now let’s move into where my data shows that things are really interesting.

Under 599K

Inventory nearly doubled in this price range since my last report.

With 23 homes available under 599 that are true detached homes, this is actually a nice amount of options.

They are also getting absorbed pretty quickly with 15 sold last month.

That is more than half of the inventory moving.

And nearly that many buyers walking a property before going under contract.

This is still a great starting point for first time buyers here in Marysville.

600K to 749K

Some sellers saw a really good month here when they finally closed from the previous month’s activity.

I mean the 100.9 percent should honestly be higher than this because nearly every home that sold last month went over list price.

What is pulling that number down is that there are some older homes that sat longer and had price reductions before selling.

So you have a mix.

You have homes selling fast and over list, and others sitting and adjusting before they finally sell.

And honestly, these were spread all over the city. Nothing super specific stood out location wise.

But what did stand out is condition.

The homes that sold over list were move in ready and looked really good compared to what is still sitting.

So sellers still need to be realistic here.

750K to 949K

This is where things start to feel a little different.

Homes are still selling, but not with the same speed or consistency as the lower ranges.

Buyers are taking their time more here and being a lot more selective.

So it is moving, just not as clean and predictable as the lower price points.

950K+

Well well well… I finally got some stats on this price point.

And honestly, it looks about how I expected.

This range is very uneven here and every house moves at its own speed.

One of these homes went under contract in only 4 days and the rest sat much longer.

That is exactly why the average is sitting at over a month on the market.

So yes, homes are selling here, but it is not consistent at all.

It really just depends on the house.

And it does help to know that sellers just need more patience in Marysville if they are trying to sell in the 950K and up range.

Brandice’s Final Thoughts on Marysville

Marysville is not one market.

It is a mix of different price points all behaving differently, and that is what is throwing people off.

If you are under that 750K range, things can feel pretty fast. Buyers are active, homes are moving, and when something is priced right and looks good, it is not sitting.

Once you move up from there, everything starts to slow down. Buyers take their time more, they compare more, and homes do not all move the same way.

Especially over 950K, it is very hit or miss. Some homes move quickly, others sit, and it really comes down to the house itself.

So when people ask “how is the market?” the answer is… it depends on where you are sitting in it.

That is what actually matters right now.

Buyer Tip

Pay attention to what is actually happening in your price range, not just what you are hearing about the market overall.

You might feel pressure in one range and have way more leverage in another.

Understanding that difference is what helps you make a smart decision instead of reacting to headlines or what someone else is experiencing.

Seller Tip

Be really honest about how your home compares to what is currently sitting and what actually sold.

The homes getting the attention right now are the ones that are priced right and show well.

If your home does not line up with that, the market is not going to push it for you.

It will just sit until something changes.

If you're buying or selling in Marysville, Washington and want someone who tracks this data every month, I'm Brandice Raybourn, a real estate broker at Coldwell Banker Danforth serving Snohomish and North King County. You can reach me at 425-367-3881 or brandice@snohomesbybrandice.com.

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.

And if you want to dig into the types of questions people are asking right now, I keep a running Q&A section updated with what’s actually happening in this market:
SnoKing Real Estate: Your Questions, Answered by Data.

Brandice Raybourn
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Sno-King Real Estate Broker
brandice@snohomesbybrandice.com

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Recent Marysville Market Reports

If you want to follow how the Marysville market has been shifting over the last few months, here are the most recent updates:

• Marysville WA Housing Market Update April 2026 with Resale Price Point Breakdown
• Marysville Washington Housing Market Update | March 2026

Compare this report with last year's: Marysville Washington Housing Market Update | April 2025

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