January 2026 Market Insights
Market Summary - Residential Properties
Stanwood & Camano Island Area
Welcome to your latest real estate market update for Camano Island and Stanwood! Whether you’re thinking about making a move, exploring future possibilities, or simply staying informed, this snapshot offers helpful insights into current trends and what’s happening in your local market. We’re excited to share what you need to know to stay one step ahead.
Key Market Trends
- Inventory remains above prior winter levels: There were 128 active listings at the end of January 2026. This is a slight drop from the holiday season but higher than a year ago, offering buyers more selection.
- New listings have rebounded after the holidays: In January 63 residential listings went active, compared to only 38 listings in December, indicating sellers are returning to the market as the year begins.
- Pricing has shown resilience: The median closed sale price in January was $682,500, notably higher than December’s $649,997. The median price for new listings was $652,450, closely aligning with recent sales.
- Homes are selling near list price: The median closed-to-list price ratio is 98.8%, meaning sellers are typically achieving nearly their full asking price. Market time is stable but elevated: The median days on market for sold properties was 62.7 in January—higher than peak spring and summer periods, but down from last January’s 132 days, suggesting improved market velocity.
- Market time is stable but elevated: The median days on market for sold properties was 62.7 in January—higher thanpeak spring and summer periods, but down from last January’s 132 days, suggesting improved market velocity.
- Months of inventory stands at 3.4: This figure signifies a balanced market, with neither buyers nor sellers holding clear leverage. Buyer activity remains healthy for winter: In January, 34 homes closed and 46 went pending, reflecting steady demand heading into the spring.
- Buyer activity remains healthy for winter: In January, 34 homes closed and 46 went pending, reflecting steady demand heading into the spring
Let's Connect!
Interested in your home’s current value or curious about the latest listings? Reach out anytime for a personalized market consultation, a complimentary home valuation, or simply to chat about your options. The Realtors® at Windermere Stanwood-Camano are here to guide you every step of the way.
If you’d like more information on our local markets, feel free to stop by either of our offices—we have agents available seven days a week and would love to talk with you about the market!
Jill Vail
REALTOR®
Owner, Designated Broker
Windermere Stanwood & Camano Island
jillvail@windermere.com
360-387-HOME
At Windermere, our responsiveness to the local market, dedication to the community, and commitment to our trade is why we help our clients buy and sell more real estate in Stanwood and Camano Island than any other company.
