Issaquah Real Estate Market
Issaquah Housing Market Report
Issaquah pairs one of Washington's top school districts with a housing mix no other Eastside city matches — master-planned Highlands neighborhoods, a walkable historic downtown, and view homes climbing three mountainsides. Pricing here is a neighborhood-by-neighborhood story, and knowing which micro-market you're actually in is where accurate decisions start.
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Adriano Tori
Designated Broker, Founder & CEO — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
Adriano leads RexMont Real Estate — the most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Seattle and the Eastside. 1,200+ closed transactions, $1B+ in production, and 1,241 five-star Google reviews.
As of September 2026, the median listing price in Issaquah is $1.15M ($511 per square foot), and homes are averaging 46 days on market.
Stats updated September 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Issaquah. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.45M | $539 | 31 | 134 |
| Condo | $430K | $407 | 67 | 32 |
| Townhouse | $900K | $547 | 54 | 35 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Issaquah, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: September 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Issaquah's market.
Issaquah School District is the structural demand driver. ISD consistently ranks among Washington's top districts, and family buyers cross-shop Issaquah against Sammamish and East Bellevue specifically for its catchment zones. That demand holds across rate environments — it's the reason well-priced ISD-zoned homes still draw multiple offers in slower quarters.
Employment anchors the second force. Costco's global headquarters sits in central Issaquah, and the I-90 express lanes put Bellevue's and Seattle's job centers within a direct commute — so the buyer pool blends Costco corporate staff, Eastside tech workers, and Seattle commuters trading density for space.
The city splits into three distinct micro-markets. Issaquah Highlands is the newer master-planned community — townhomes, condos, and single-family homes with parks, retail, and its own pricing dynamics. Olde Town and central Issaquah offer the walkable historic core with established mid-century neighborhoods. Squak Mountain, Talus, and Tiger Mountain hold the view homes and larger lots, where pricing runs on privacy and territorial views rather than school-zone comps.
Montreux and Providence Point add further texture — the latter a 55+ community with resale rules all its own. Comps drawn from the wrong micro-market are the most common pricing mistake we see in Issaquah listings, in both directions.
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 in Issaquah
Issaquah buyers compete hardest for ISD-zoned single-family homes under $1.5M, where family demand converges from every direction. The Highlands offers the most attainable entry points, while mountain view homes demand patience and fast action when the right one lists. RexMont guides buyers through school-zone verification, micro-market comps, and offer strategy on every purchase.
Talk to an Issaquah buyer agentSelling in Issaquah
Issaquah sellers win by pricing to their actual micro-market — Highlands townhome comps don't price an Olde Town craftsman, and neither prices a Squak Mountain view home. RexMont's listing team prepares, prices, and launches Issaquah homes against the right comparables so your listing competes at full strength.
Get your Issaquah home valueLive NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Issaquah
The latest active NWMLS listings in Issaquah, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $1.15M
- Median $/sqft
- $511
- Avg days on market
- 46
- Listings for sale
- 248+
Active1 day on market$669,000
MLS# 25727451880 25th Avenue Ne #210
Issaquah, WA 98029
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Pointe3 Real Estate
ActiveNew today$1,200,000
MLS# 25809295319 231st Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
4 bd2.5 ba2,725 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
ActiveNew today$1,099,900
MLS# 2583594221 1st Place Ne
Issaquah, WA 98027
4 bd3.5 ba1,740 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$2,950,000
MLS# 258387526415 Se Old Black Nugget Road
Issaquah, WA 98029
4 bd3.25 ba3,871 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active1 day on market$435,000
MLS# 2583336250 Nw Dogwood Street #e104
Issaquah, WA 98027
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of The Cascade Team
ActiveNew today$1,400,000
MLS# 25639104206 187th Place Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
5 bd2.5 ba2,760 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Showing the 6 newest of 248 active homes for sale in Issaquah, pulled directly from NWMLS and refreshed hourly. See all 248 Issaquah homes for sale, each with photos, price history, and a per-listing mortgage estimate.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Issaquah; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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Compare Issaquah to nearby Eastside markets.
Downtown Issaquah Market
The old town's own report — Front Street walkability and its scarcity premium.
Sammamish Market
Issaquah's closest competitor for family buyers — newer plateau neighborhoods sharing the same school district in large areas.
Bellevue Market
The Eastside's premium market — where Issaquah move-up sellers and priced-out Bellevue buyers meet.
All Eastside Market Reports
Monthly-updated market reports for all eight major Eastside cities, side by side.
Issaquah Highlands Homes
The master-planned community that anchors Issaquah's newer housing stock — homes and townhomes for sale now.
Cost to Sell a House in Issaquah
Commission, Washington REET, and closing costs — plus a net-proceeds calculator for Issaquah sellers.
Issaquah Real Estate Agents
How RexMont represents Issaquah buyers and sellers across every micro-market.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Issaquah a buyer's or seller's market?
Issaquah has been a sustained seller's market in the family tiers, driven by Issaquah School District demand and limited resale inventory in the established neighborhoods. The Highlands' townhome and condo segments give buyers more selection and negotiating room than the single-family market.
What is the median home price in Issaquah?
Issaquah median prices typically run $1.0M–$1.3M depending on the neighborhood and quarter. Issaquah Highlands townhomes start in the $700Ks, established single-family neighborhoods like Squak Mountain and Olde Town trade around $1.0M–$1.4M, and view homes on Cougar and Tiger Mountain reach $2M+.
Which Issaquah neighborhoods are best for families?
Issaquah School District is the draw everywhere in the city, so the family decision usually comes down to housing style: Issaquah Highlands for newer planned-community living with parks and retail, Klahanie and Sammamish-border neighborhoods for established suburbia, and Squak Mountain or Talus for larger lots and territorial views.
How does Issaquah compare to Sammamish for buyers?
The two cities share the Issaquah School District in large areas and compete for the same family buyers. Sammamish skews slightly newer and more expensive with a plateau-suburban feel; Issaquah offers a walkable historic downtown, direct I-90 access, and a wider price range from Highlands condos to mountain view estates.
How current is the market data on this page?
The median price, price per square foot, and days-on-market figures refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Commentary is updated as conditions change.
How does RexMont represent Issaquah buyers and sellers?
RexMont agents work Issaquah's micro-markets daily — Highlands resales, Olde Town closes, and view-home listings each demand different pricing and negotiation approaches. We know which comps actually apply and how to compete in ISD-zoned multiple-offer situations.
Issaquah rewards micro-market expertise.
In a city where the Highlands, Olde Town, and three mountainsides each price differently, working with agents who know which comps actually apply is worth real money. RexMont brings 1,241 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Issaquah transaction.
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