10/11/2026
Inventory is up and prices are holding. Here’s what September looked like in Clark and Cowlitz Counties.
Clark County ended the month with 4.3 months of inventory, up from 3.6 a year ago, and pending sales were down 13.2%. The median sale price was $549,500, which is pretty much flat from last September. Almost half of everything that sold (46%) was between $400,000 and $600,000.
Cowlitz County looks similar at a lower price point: pending sales were down 23.5%, the average sale price was $472,000, and the homes that sold got an offer in about eight weeks.
If you’re buying, I think this is the most room you’ve had in a while. There are more homes to choose from and fewer buyers writing offers, so you can ask for repairs or credits. I wouldn’t wait for prices to drop though, because they aren’t.
If you’re selling, values are holding, but it’s taking 8 to 10 weeks to get an offer. Price and condition matter more than they did a couple of years ago, so price it right from day one.
If you want to know what these numbers look like for your neighborhood or price range, text me at 503-810-8262.
Angie Butler, REALTOR®
Premiere Property Group, LLC
Source: RMLS Market Action Report, September 2026