JULY 2026 REFLECTIONS
There’s still plenty of summer left here in the valley. It’s been a different kind of season with the fires and smoke, but there’s still a lot happening across North Central Washington and a lot to appreciate about this time of year.
The real estate market is shifting too. Buyers have more choices than they did a year ago, and sellers are seeing that good pricing and presentation really matter.
And as always, every community is a little different. What’s happening in Wenatchee can look very different from Lake Chelan, Manson, or Leavenworth.
If you’re thinking about a move later this year, I’m always happy to help you make sense of what’s happening in your particular market.
— Arturo Zavala
North Central Washington Market Intelligence- July 2026
Across the four-county North Central Washington market, inventory expanded much faster than sales in July. That gives buyers more room to compare, but 295 homes still closed, more than last July. This is a more selective market, not a stalled one.
ACTIVE LISTINGS 1,550 +17.7 UP FROM 1,317
CLOSED SALES 295 +4.6 FROM 282
MEDIAN SALE PRICE $460k +2.9% UP $13,000
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET 22 3 DAYS FASTER THAN 2025
MONTHS OF INVENTORY 5.3 UP FROM 4.7 MONTHS
SALE-TO-LIST RATIO 98.1% UNCHANGED YEAR OVER YEAR
COMMUNITY BREAKDOWN
Regional averages only tell part of the story. Here is what July looked like in four local communities.
Wenatchee
East Wenatchee
MONTHS OF INVENTORY 3.4
MEDIAN DOM 13 Days
MONTHS OF INVENTORY 3.0
MEDIAN DOM 11 Days
MEDIAN PRICE $511,500
CLOSED SALES 40
MEDIAN PRICE $495,000
CLOSED SALES 45
Lake Chelan
MONTHS OF INVENTORY 6.5
MEDIAN DOM 33 Days
Leavenworth
MONTHS OF INVENTORY 10.0
MEDIAN DOM 13 Days
MEDIAN PRICE $855,025
CLOSED SALES 24
MEDIAN PRICE $667,888
CLOSED SALES 15
Practical Insight
If you are buying
- Compare by community, price band, and property type, not the regional average alone.
- Review days on market and price changes before deciding how aggressively to negotiate.
- Keep financing and inspections ready; the best-positioned homes can still move quickly.
If you are selling
- Price against today’s active competition as well as recent closed sales.
- Make the photography, condition, and launch plan work together from day one.
- Use the first 10–14 days of response as real feedback and adjust deliberately if needed.
Source: July 2026 vs. July 2025 single-family residential statistics. This report does not include condos. For this report, North Central Washington includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties. Community medians are monthly snapshots, not property valuations, and small samples can create larger swings, particularly Lake Chelan (24 closings) and Leavenworth (15).
Featured Property
16495 S Lakeshore Road, Chelan · $799,000
3 bedrooms · 2.25 bathrooms · 2,210 sq. ft. · Separate ADU
Once a historic South Shore rock quarry, this remarkable property has been transformed into a private timber-frame retreat overlooking Lake Chelan. The 33-acre setting includes a character-filled primary residence, a separate one-bedroom guest cabin, expansive lake and mountain views, and direct access to surrounding public land. Recent clearing and terracing have opened the views even further, creating a property unlike anything else currently available around the lake.
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT VonHarts new Chelan Location
315 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
Hours
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Tuesday-Friday: 10 am- 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am- 5 pm
Many people already know VonHart Goods for its bakery in Manson. Now, they have opened a second location in Chelan with an expanded selection built around quality ingredients and good food.
The Chelan shop carries locally sourced meats and occasional fresh seafood depending on availability. You can also stop in for deli sandwiches, fresh bread, cheeses, pot pies, smoked salmon dip, and other delicious goodies.
It is a welcome addition to Chelan and another great reason to support a locally owned business that continues to invest in our community.
Welcome, baby Nellie!
July was extra sweet for the Zavala family: the arrival of baby Nellie.
We’re thrilled for Arturo and the whole family as they settle into life as a family of five. Congratulations, Zavalas and welcome to the world, Nelli!
ARTURO ZAVALA
Broker | Luxury Advisor
Windermere Real Estate / Lake Chelan
509.630.6365
arturozavala@windermere.com
Contact
Arturo Zavala
509.630.6365
arturozavala@windermere.com
Address
Windermere RE/ Lake Chelan
115 East Woodin Ave,
Chelan, WA 98816
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