Seattle seller guidance · Adriano Tori
Seattle home value: what is my home worth right now?
Seattle home value as of Oct 2026: the median list price is $773K (single-family $979K) and homes take about 40 days to sell. Get an agent-prepared value read before you list, remodel, rent, refinance, or respond to a private offer.
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Net-proceeds calculator
Know what a Seattle sale leaves you after commission, excise tax and payoff, before you decide anything.
Selling in Seattle — the numbers
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What a Seattle sale costs in Washington
The median asking price in Seattle is $773K (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $12,850. Asking prices of homes currently listed, not closed sales.
Washington REET tiers for a Seattle sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Seattle median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $775,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$38,750
- Washington REET (state + local)$8,975 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $3,875 local
- −$12,850
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$270,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $436,000
Selling costs of $69,000 (8.9% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Run your own Seattle numbers belowFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
A useful Seattle home value estimate should explain the neighborhood-specific price range, the property risks that could affect negotiation, and the likely net proceeds after selling costs. Seattle pricing depends on the block, property type, commute pattern, school path, view tier, inspection risk, and buyer pool. RexMont looks at the local evidence behind the number before recommending a pricing path.
Automated estimate
Fast starting point, but it cannot see condition, view quality, remodel depth, buyer urgency, seller concessions, or the active listings competing with your home today.
Broker CMA
Agent-reviewed comparable sales, pending pressure, active competition, neighborhood demand, and the presentation moves that can change buyer behavior.
Net proceeds
A sale-price range is incomplete without estimated closing costs, prep budget, loan payoff, tax prorations, and the strategy most likely to protect your bottom line.
Broker CMA
What RexMont checks before giving a Seattle value range.
A useful number should explain what buyers are likely to pay, what could change that number, and what you would likely keep after the sale closes.
Neighborhood comps
Seattle comps can fail within a few blocks. Ballard, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and Columbia City all need different buyer-pool assumptions.
Inspection risk
Side sewer, knob-and-tube, old oil tanks, roof age, retaining walls, and unpermitted work can all change pricing and negotiation strategy before launch.
Condo and townhome details
HOA reserves, dues, rental caps, parking, storage, JMA terms, rooftop decks, and resale-certificate clarity matter as much as bedrooms and square footage.
Buyer demand now
We compare active inventory, pending activity, open-house traffic, price reductions, and the buyer profiles most likely to write in your neighborhood this month.
Neighborhood value signals
Seattle values move by micro-market, not by city average.
Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, and Green Lake
Character homes compete against newer townhomes. Lot size, parking, remodel quality, walkability, and sewer condition often decide the true price lane.
Queen Anne, Magnolia, Madison Park, and View Ridge
View tier, slope, architecture, and scarce inventory create wide value spreads. A citywide median is almost useless for these homes.
Capitol Hill, First Hill, Belltown, and South Lake Union
Condo valuation depends on building-specific sales, HOA financials, view stack, parking, rental rules, assessment history, and competing downtown inventory.
West Seattle, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, and Rainier Valley
Light rail access, bridge commute, affordability, view pockets, and condition create demand patterns that do not match North Seattle or Eastside pricing.
Coverage
Seattle valuation coverage
RexMont prices Seattle homes by ZIP, school path, commute pattern, condition, view tier, and buyer pool rather than using one citywide average.
Central Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98102 · 98104 · 98109 · 98112 · 98122
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Condo health, walkability, light rail, and urban buyer demand move value.
North Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98103 · 98105 · 98115 · 98117 · 98125
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
School path, lot size, side-sewer condition, and remodel depth matter.
West Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98116 · 98126 · 98136 · 98146
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Views, bridge commute narrative, and Alki/Fauntleroy premiums vary by pocket.
South Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98108 · 98118 · 98144 · 98178
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Light rail access, affordability, and condition spreads drive buyer demand.
Northeast Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98105 · 98115 · 98125 · 98155
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Wedgwood, Ravenna, Bryant, and View Ridge need block-level comp selection.
Waterfront / View markets, WA
ZIPs: 98112 · 98116 · 98119 · 98199
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Lake, Sound, skyline, and mountain views must be valued separately.
Next steps
Decide with better numbers.
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Turn your Seattle value range into a net-proceeds number.
Enter an estimated sale price for your Seattle home, mortgage payoff, and selling costs. Compare estimated proceeds after commission, Washington REET, and closing costs, then request an emailed copy of your calculation.
Your target list/sale price — or get an agent-prepared estimate.
Enter the combined brokerage compensation you expect to pay. Fees are negotiated; this editable example is not a quoted rate.
Remaining principal from your latest statement.
Paint, staging, cleaning, photography, minor repairs.
Use a quote from your title and escrow providers.
Washington's state excise-tax breakpoints step up for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027 (rates unchanged). The calculator applies the schedule in force on this date.
Using the 2023–2026 schedule: 1.10% to $525K, 1.28% to $1.525M, 2.75% to $3.025M, 3.00% above, plus 0.50% King County.
Estimated net proceeds
$519,135
after $80,865 in selling costs (8.5% of price) and mortgage payoff
Estimates for educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual REET, commission, escrow, and payoff figures vary by transaction and closing date. King County REET shown is the state graduated tax plus the 0.50% local portion; the state breakpoints step up for closings on or after January 1, 2027. Verify current rates with WA DOR and your CPA before acting.
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Every Seattle seller question RexMont gets, answered on its own page with current numbers and a net-proceeds calculator.
- Sell my house Seattle
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- Cost to sell a house in Seattle
Commission, Washington REET, title and escrow, with the calculator.
- Seattle real estate commission
What sellers pay in 2026 and what each point buys.
- Sell my house fast Seattle
A cash offer Seattle sellers can compare against a quick-launch listing, in dollars.
- Sell my condo Seattle
Building-level pricing, HOA documents and financing risk.
- Listing agent Seattle
How to choose one, and the questions that separate them.
- Seattle luxury listing agent
View, waterfront and estate homes.
- Seattle property management
Renting it out instead? 8%–10% management, one month's rent placement, six written guarantees.
FAQ
Seattle home value questions homeowners ask first
How accurate is an online estimate for a Seattle home?
It can be directionally useful, but Seattle values are too neighborhood-specific for one automated number to be enough. View exposure, light rail access, side-sewer condition, parking, lot utility, remodel quality, condo HOA health, and current competing inventory all matter.
How fast can RexMont give me a Seattle home value?
Most Seattle addresses can receive a first value read within one business day. Unique view homes, condos with complex HOA history, estate properties, or homes with major remodel questions may require a deeper review or walkthrough.
What do you need to prepare a Seattle valuation?
The address, rough condition, remodel history, known inspection issues, parking details, HOA or JMA information if applicable, and your timeline. Photos or a quick walkthrough make the valuation more reliable.
Can you help me decide whether to sell or rent my Seattle home?
Yes. RexMont can compare likely sale proceeds against rental income, landlord risk, prep costs, vacancy assumptions, and your next-purchase timeline so you are not deciding from a sale price alone.
Should I fix the side sewer before selling in Seattle?
It depends on the condition, buyer pool, price point, and timing. A pre-list sewer scope can prevent surprises, but some repairs are better negotiated than completed in advance. RexMont can help decide which path protects your net.
Does the Seattle home value estimate include net proceeds?
Yes. RexMont can estimate likely price range, prep budget, seller costs, loan payoff, property-tax proration, and expected net proceeds so you know what the sale may actually produce.
Request a value read
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Include the address, rough condition, ideal timeline, and whether you are deciding to sell, refinance, rent, remodel, or evaluate a private offer. RexMont will respond with the most useful next step.