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Waitsburg, WA Housing Market
The typical home in Waitsburg, WA is worth $372,943, held roughly flat 0.0% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $385,000 (through May 2026). With 12.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 270 days, Waitsburg is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $372,943 home is about $1,991/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Waitsburg, WA
Typical home value
$372,943
-0.0% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$385,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
270
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
12
12.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$72,917
Home costs 5.1x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Waitsburg a buyer's or seller's market?
Waitsburg, WA is a buyer's market, based on 12.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 270 days. Above 7 months of supply is a glut: inventory is well ahead of the sales pace, and buyers can take time to inspect, compare, and negotiate concessions.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Waitsburg housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Waitsburg, WA. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385,000 |
| Median list price | $380,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $87/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 270 days |
| Active inventory | 12 listings |
| Months of supply | 12.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 3 |
| Listings with a price cut | 16.7% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Waitsburg is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Waitsburg is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Waitsburg home prices moved?
Across the 33 months we hold for Waitsburg, WA, the median sale price rose 65.6%, from $232,500 in April 2021 to $385,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.0% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 16.7% of Waitsburg listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 12.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Waitsburg?
Priced off the typical home value of $372,943 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $74,589 | $298,354 | $1,991/mo |
| 5% | $18,647 | $354,295 | $2,364/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,991, that implies roughly $85,327 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Waitsburg earns $72,917, about $12,410 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.1x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waitsburg?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Waitsburg, WA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Waitsburg?
Active listings in Waitsburg, WA went from 1 in October 2023 to 12 in April 2026, a +1100.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 | not published |
| December 2023 | 1 | not published |
| April 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 | not published |
| September 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 7 | not published |
| March 2026 | 9 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 12 | 3 |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Waitsburg compare to Washington and the U.S.?
Waitsburg homes sell for $385,000 — 41% below the Washington median of $651,800. Against the national median of $410,700, Waitsburg runs 6% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsburg, WA | $385,000 | not published | 270 days |
| Washington statewide | $651,800 | -0.2% | 19 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Waitsburg
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 12.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 16.7%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $373 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $372,943 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Waitsburg listing goes under contract in 270 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Waitsburg added 3 new listings against 1 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.0% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Waitsburg varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Waitsburg
There are currently 12 homes listed for sale in Waitsburg, Washington. The median listing price is $380K.
Active listings
12
Homes on market
Median list price
$380K
Avg. days on market
270
Days until sale
New this week
3
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Waitsburg by property type?
How the Waitsburg, WA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $385,000 | $87/sq ft | 1 | 270 days |
Who lives in Waitsburg?
American Community Survey estimates for Waitsburg. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
940
Households
413
Median income
$72,917/yr
Median age
46.2 years
Owner-occupied
72.6%
Median home value
$266,700
Median gross rent
$820/mo
Mean commute
36.4 min
72.6% of occupied homes in Waitsburg are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $266,700 against Zillow's $372,943 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Waitsburg?
3 schools tracked · 146 students
The largest public schools serving Waitsburg, WA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Waitsburg Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 146 students
Waitsburg High School
Grades 9-12
Preston Hall Middle School
Grades 6-8
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Waitsburg, WA?
Ordered by distance from Waitsburg, not by size. Compare Waitsburg side by side with any of them.
Waitsburg housing market FAQ
Is Waitsburg a buyer's or seller's market?
Waitsburg, WA is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 12.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 270 days, and sellers getting 100.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Waitsburg?
The typical home in Waitsburg, WA is worth $372,943 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $385,000, about $87 per square foot.
Is Waitsburg cheaper than the rest of Washington?
Waitsburg's median sale price of $385,000 is 41% lower than the Washington statewide median of $651,800, and 6% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Waitsburg?
Homes in Waitsburg, WA spent a median of 270 days on market before going under contract, versus 19 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Waitsburg?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $372,943 home is about $1,991 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $85,327 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $72,917.
Are home prices rising in Waitsburg?
The typical home value in Waitsburg, WA held roughly flat 0.0% over the last 12 months, from $373,017 to $372,943 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Waitsburg?
Waitsburg ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Waitsburg?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Waitsburg, WA is a buyer's market with 12.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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