Is now a good time to sell in Port Townsend?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Port Townsend is 36/100 in August 2026 (Challenging Market Conditions) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.30 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +7.2% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 72. 36.7% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 36/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.30 · Inventory YoY: +7.2% · Median days on market: 72 · Sellers cutting price: 36.7% · Median listing price: $705,000 (+0.9% YoY)