July 2025 Real Estate Market Update: Eastside, King County & Bainbridge Island

As we step into the heart of summer, the real estate market across the Eastside, King County, and Bainbridge Island reveals subtle but meaningful shifts. Here's your expert breakdown of what the data tells us and what it means for buyers, sellers, and agents navigating today’s housing landscape.

📊 KEY MARKET SNAPSHOT

📈 Eastside: Slower Pace, Strategic Opportunities

• Inventory continues to climb (+5.2% MoM, +88.9% YoY), giving buyers more options.

• Median price dipped slightly to $1.625M, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations.

• Days on Market rose to 22 from 16 last month — buyers are taking more time.

• Homes sold at 98% of original list price, slightly down from 99%.

💡 What That Means: We’re moving toward a more balanced market. Buyers are gaining ground on negotiations, and well-priced, well-presented homes are still moving.

🏡 King County: Supply Expands, Prices Hold Strong

• Inventory rose 7.8% MoM and nearly 50% YoY — more choices for buyers.

• Median home price jumped 4.6% to $1.036M in June, showing strength despite volume shifts.

• Average CDOM increased to 21 days, up from 18.

• Homes sold at 99% of list price, indicating some price sensitivity.

🏋️ Advice for Buyers: Stay watchful. Price corrections are subtle, but increased supply could yield better deals in late summer.

🏖️ Bainbridge Island: Active Listings Up, Pace Cools

• Inventory climbed 16.4% MoM and 17.5% YoY.

• Median price held at $1.411M, up 2.2% from May.

• CDOM dropped to 26 days from 30, but still up YoY (62.5%).

• Sold to original list price is at 97%, signaling room for negotiation.

🚡 Tip for Sellers: Prepare your home with care and price smart. Bainbridge's pace is more forgiving, but buyers are cautious.

🔍 Market Insights for July

📊 Inventory is up, but new listings are easing: In all regions, more homes are available, but new listings fell MoM. Expect fewer fresh properties and more competitive older ones.

📈 Buyers are negotiating more: Sold-to-original list price ratios are down 1-2%, confirming that overpricing is no longer flying.

📒 Days on market are growing: Homes aren’t flying off the shelf the way they did in spring. The average CDOM rose in all areas MoM and YoY.

📉 Pendings and solds are steady: King County and Eastside pendings rose slightly, but closed sales are flat or down YoY, reflecting buyer caution.

📅 Recommendations

💼 For Buyers:

• Take advantage of increasing inventory and longer market times.

• Don’t rush, but act decisively on well-priced homes.

• Consider Bainbridge for more room to negotiate.

🏠 For Sellers:

• Be strategic with pricing. Buyers are pushing back.

• Presentation matters more than ever — from staging to professional marketing.

• The sooner you list this summer, the better. Inventory is swelling.

👨‍💼 For Brokers:

• Educate clients on shifting trends. Balance is not a bubble.

• Use local micro-data: Eastside vs. Seattle vs. Bainbridge can vary wildly.

• Price alignment is the new secret weapon.

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