Market Intelligence Report — WA-220

Shelton, WA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$538K
+4.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.27
-4.4% YoY

Active Inventory

344
+11.3% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
-4.3% YoY

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The Shelton metro area is demonstrating a cooling market environment, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.27, which indicates a low rate of demand absorption relative to available supply. This metric also saw a notable year-over-year decline of 4.4 percentage points, reinforcing the downward trend in demand.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Shelton market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 11.3% over the past year, while new listings experienced a significant contraction of 28.6% year-over-year. Median listing prices show modest appreciation at 4.9% year-over-year, despite a month-over-month decrease of 2.2%. The median time on market has slightly decreased by 4.3% annually, yet the share of listings with price reductions remains elevated at 25.0%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$538K-2.2% MoM

Active Inventory

344+11.3% YoY

Days on Market

72-4.3% YoY

Sold Score™

31-4.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

31
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.27 and an 11.3% annual increase in active listings, market conditions suggest a lengthening pace for transactions. Inventory pressure is easing for prospective purchasers, while greater price discipline is likely being exercised by sellers to attract interest. This environment necessitates strategic positioning for successful absorption.

Luxury Segment

Elevated average listing price appreciation of 6.9% year-over-year, compared to a 4.9% increase in the median listing price, suggests some variance in performance across price tiers. However, the median price per square foot remains relatively stable with a marginal year-over-year decline of 0.2%, indicating no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset regarding square footage valuation.

Supply Dynamics

344 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 70 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.27

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
27%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
+11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Shelton, WA
CBSA Code
43220
State
WA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Shelton?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Shelton metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.27 with median days on market at 72.

  • Are home prices dropping in Shelton?+

    Median listing price is $538K, +4.9% year over year. 25.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Shelton?+

    The typical listing sits 72 days on market, a -4.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 70 per month.

  • What's happening in the Shelton luxury market?+

    Elevated average listing price appreciation of 6.9% year-over-year, compared to a 4.9% increase in the median listing price, suggests some variance in performance across price tiers. However, the median price per square foot remains relatively stable with a marginal year-over-year decline of 0.2%, indicating no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset regarding square footage valuation.

  • Where can I find a trusted Shelton real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Shelton agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 43220 · 36mo history