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Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market

Bainbridge Island Housing Market Report

Bainbridge Island is the Puget Sound's definitive ferry-commuter market — a 35-minute crossing to downtown Seattle, one of Washington's top school districts, and a walkable ferry town at Winslow, all on an island where buildable land ran short decades ago. Values here run on ferry proximity, water access, and school demand, and the market prices closer to King County than to the rest of Kitsap.

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Median Listing Price
$1.25M
Price per Sq Ft
$557
Days on Market
44 days
School District
Bainbridge Island SD

As of September 2026, the median listing price in Bainbridge Island is $1.25M ($557 per square foot), and homes are averaging 44 days on market.

Stats updated September 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.

Market context

What shapes Bainbridge Island's market.

The ferry is the market's spine. The Winslow terminal puts downtown Seattle 35 minutes away without a car, and everything on the island prices partly off its distance to the boat. Walkable-to-ferry homes around Winslow trade in their own tier, and the premium decays predictably as drive time to the terminal grows — a gradient you can read directly in the comps.

Winslow is the island's second market. Condos and cottages around the ferry town's shops and marina serve downsizers who want island life without acreage upkeep, plus Seattle professionals keeping a walk-on commute. This close-in stock is chronically scarce, which is why modest Winslow condos can out-appreciate larger homes mid-island.

School demand is the family engine. Bainbridge Island School District ranks among the state's best year after year, and for relocating families the district effectively is the shortlist. That demand holds through rate cycles and supports the island's family neighborhoods — Blakely, Ordway, and the mid-island corridor.

Supply cannot respond. An island footprint, rural zoning outside Winslow, and shoreline regulation mean inventory is structurally capped. New construction is a trickle of custom homes rather than subdivisions, so demand shifts show up in price and days-on-market rather than in building — the signature of a scarcity market.

Coverage

Service area at a glance

RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.

Bellevue, WA

ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008

Schools: Bellevue SD

Medina, WA

ZIP: 98039

Schools: Bellevue SD

Clyde Hill, WA

ZIP: 98004

Schools: Bellevue SD

Mercer Island, WA

ZIP: 98040

Schools: Mercer Island SD

Kirkland, WA

ZIPs: 98033 · 98034

Schools: Lake Washington SD

Redmond, WA

ZIPs: 98052 · 98053

Schools: Lake Washington SD

Sammamish, WA

ZIPs: 98074 · 98075

Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD

Issaquah, WA

ZIPs: 98027 · 98029

Schools: Issaquah SD

Newcastle, WA

ZIPs: 98056 · 98059

Schools: Renton SD

Woodinville, WA

ZIPs: 98072 · 98077

Schools: Northshore SD

Kenmore, WA

ZIP: 98028

Schools: Northshore SD

Seattle, WA

ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118

Schools: Seattle Public Schools

Buying on Bainbridge Island

Settle the ferry question first — walk-on, drive-to-boat, or lifestyle-only — because it defines your search area and your budget's reach. RexMont helps Seattle crossers and relocators price the island's premiums correctly: ferry proximity, water access, and school demand, not just square footage.

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Selling on Bainbridge Island

Your buyer is almost certainly coming from off-island, comparing your home against Seattle and Eastside alternatives. RexMont markets Bainbridge listings to that cross-sound audience and prices the ferry, view, and school factors that island comps actually turn on.

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Live NWMLS data

Active homes for sale in Bainbridge Island

The latest active NWMLS listings in Bainbridge Island, refreshed hourly.

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Median price
$1.25M
Median $/sqft
$557
Avg days on market
44
Listings for sale
135+

Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Bainbridge Island; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.

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FAQ

Questions buyers and sellers ask first.

Is Bainbridge Island a buyer's or seller's market?

Bainbridge behaves like a low-inventory island market: well-priced homes near Winslow and the ferry move quickly, while unique or high-end properties can sit until the right buyer crosses the water. Because most demand arrives by ferry from Seattle, the island's pace tracks Seattle's economy more than Kitsap County's.

Why is Bainbridge Island so much more expensive than the rest of Kitsap County?

The 35-minute ferry to downtown Seattle makes Bainbridge a genuine Seattle commuter market with island scenery, top-rated schools, and a walkable ferry town at Winslow. Buyers are paying King County prices for a Kitsap address — typically two to three times the county's median — and limited buildable land keeps it that way.

How does the ferry commute shape the market?

Walk-on proximity is its own price tier. Homes within walking or biking distance of the Winslow terminal carry a clear premium, and every additional 10 minutes of drive time to the boat shows up in the comps. Remote and hybrid work loosened the daily-commute requirement but deepened the buyer pool — more households now accept a two-or-three-day ferry week for island living.

What should families know about Bainbridge Island schools?

Bainbridge Island School District is consistently among Washington's top-rated districts and is a primary reason relocating families shortlist the island. School demand supports resale values across the island's family neighborhoods, not just near Winslow.

How current is the market data on this page?

Stats refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Live listing stats come from active NWMLS listings, so the numbers reflect current on-market inventory.

How does RexMont represent Bainbridge Island buyers and sellers?

Most Bainbridge buyers are crossing from Seattle or relocating from out of state — exactly the audience RexMont serves daily. We bring 1,241 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production, and we price island properties on the factors that actually move value here: ferry proximity, water access, and school demand.

Island scarcity rewards precise pricing.

On an island where ferry proximity and school demand move value more than square footage, precision matters. RexMont brings 1,241 Google 5-star reviews, $1B+ in closed production, and 1,200+ transactions to every Bainbridge Island engagement.

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