REFRESHIFY

Spring 2026 is a strong selling season across South Snohomish and North King County, but the market is no longer uniform. Snohomish County is sitting at 1.6 months of inventory with sellers averaging 99.9% of asking and homes closing in 11 days. King County's median is $850,000. Within the Refreshify coverage area, prices range from Mountlake Terrace at roughly $399K to Kirkland at $1.4M, and the seller dynamics in each city are pulling in different directions. This report breaks down the spring 2026 numbers city by city and tells you what they actually mean if you are deciding when and how to list.

Snohomish County overview

County median: $735,750, up 1.2% year-over-year

Inventory: 1.6 months (still firmly seller-favored)

Average sale-to-list: 99.9%

Average days on market: 11

Source: (Madrona Group, April 2026)

King County overview

County median: $850,000, up 0.5% year-over-year (Feb 2026 baseline)

Source: (Redfin King County)

Edmonds (Snohomish)

12-month median: $940,000 (down 1% YoY on the rolling number)

March 2026 single-month median: $1,139,000, up 27.6% year-over-year — driven by a tight high-end mix- Median value per square foot: $376- Source: (Redfin Edmonds)

What it means for sellers: The headline 12-month number masks a stronger short-term picture at the upper end. If your home is well-prepared and priced above $900K, spring 2026 is a high-leverage moment.

Mill Creek (Snohomish)

List price: $725,000

Days on market: 22 (up from 19 a year ago)

Source: (Movoto Mill Creek)

What it means: Mill Creek is moving slightly slower than the county average. Pre-sale prep matters more here in 2026 than it did in 2024.

Lynnwood (Snohomish)

April 2026 median: $650,000

Days on market: 26

Source: (Redfin Lynnwood)

What it means: Lynnwood sits below the county median, but the Lynnwood Link light rail (opened August 2024) is reshaping demand within walking distance of the new stations. Sellers in those zones should not anchor to citywide medians.

Mountlake Terrace (Snohomish)

List price: $399,250

Days on market: 26

Source: (Movoto Mountlake Terrace)

What it means: The most affordable entry point in our coverage area. Heavy transit-oriented apartment construction (Mountlake Village, 301 units, opening 2026; Terrace Stations and Traxx adding 600+ more) means single-family supply will get more relatively scarce — bullish for SFH sellers.

Bothell (King and Snohomish split)

Bothell remains a seller's market for move-in-ready homes priced at list. Modest appreciation, constrained supply.

Source: (Every Door Real Estate Bothell)

Kenmore (King)

30day median: $1,288,000, up 15.5% year-over-year

New listings: 36

Median days on market: 7

Source: (Movoto Kenmore)

What it means: Kenmore is the hottest seller market in the coverage area right now. Well-presented homes are pulling multiple offers in the first weekend.

Shoreline (King)

Median sale price: $736,000, down 3.6% year-over-year

Days on market: ~30

Light rail premium: 10–18% appreciation in Shoreline South and Shoreline North station zones

Source: (Redfin Shoreline)

What it means: Shoreline is the softest city on the headline number, but transit proximity is creating a two-tier market. Station-zone sellers are doing well; non-station zones are seeing longer days on market and price reductions.

Kirkland (King)

March 2026 median: $1,400,000, up 2.6% year-over-year

Days on market: 13

Source: (Redfin Kirkland)

What it means: Kirkland is the highest-price market in the coverage area and still moving fast. Quality of presentation is non-negotiable above $1.4M — buyers comparison-shop hard.

Three things stand out across the spring 2026 numbers:

1. The county-level "median" is masking real city-by-city differences. Edmonds and Kenmore are accelerating. Shoreline and parts of Mill Creek are cooling. Pricing strategy should be set off the most recent comp-level data in your specific zip code, not the headline.

2. Days on market is the single best leading indicator. When DOM ticks up faster than price drops, that's the early signal of a shift. Right now, Mill Creek (22 days) and Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace (26 days) are showing that pattern. Sellers there should compress timelines — list earlier in the week, take fewer photos days, shorten the offer review window.

3. Pre-sale presentation gap is widening. In a market where the average sale-to-list is 99.9%, the difference between a well-prepped home and an as-is home is no longer 5%. It's 7–10%. The dollar gap on a $1M home is real money.

Is spring 2026 a good time to sell in South Snohomish County?

Yes for most cities. Snohomish County is at 1.6 months of inventory with sellers receiving 99.9% of asking on average and homes closing in 11 days. Mill Creek and Lynnwood are slightly slower than that headline, so prep and pricing matter more there.

What is the median home price in Edmonds in 2026?

The Edmonds 12-month rolling median is $940,000. The March 2026 single-month median came in at $1,139,000, up 27.6% year-over-year, reflecting a tighter high-end mix.

Why is Kenmore so hot right now?

Kenmore's 30-day median is $1,288,000, up 15.5% year-over-year, with homes selling in a median 7 days. Limited inventory, North King County buyers priced out of Kirkland and Bellevue, and proximity to both lakes are driving the demand.

How is the Lynnwood light rail affecting home prices?

Stations opened in August 2024. Within a half-mile of the four new stations (Shoreline South, Shoreline North, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood City Center), demand for both single-family homes and apartments has risen sharply. Shoreline station zones are showing 10–18% appreciation premiums versus non-station zones.

Should I wait until summer to list my home?

Probably not. Spring inventory is still tight, days on market are short across most of the coverage area, and summer typically brings more competing listings without a meaningful buyer-pool increase. If your home is ready, list now.

Spring 2026 rewards sellers who treat their pricing decision as a city-by-city question rather than a market-wide one. If you want a free, no-obligation pricing analysis for your specific home and neighborhood — one that uses comparative reports from the last 60 days, not the last year — reach out at refresh-ify.com. I will also tell you honestly if waiting is the right call for your specific situation.