Ephrata Market Update: September 2026 + 14-Month Trends (98823)

Ephrata buyers showed up in September. Ten homes closed in ZIP 98823, up from six a year ago (+66.7%), and the homes that sold moved faster than at any point in the past 14 months.

September 2026 at a glance

Median sale price: $379,500 (▲1.9% year over year)

Closed sales: 10 (▲66.7%)

Days on market: 41 (▼8.9%)

Active inventory: 69 homes (▲3.0%)

Months of supply: 6.5 (▲3.2%)

Year-to-date median price: $364,000 (▲4.0%)

Percent of list price received: 99.5%

The 14-month trend

Looking back to August 2025 gives a clearer picture than any single month. The year-to-date median has climbed from $350,000 to $364,000. September's 41 days on market was the fastest pace in the full 14-month stretch, after a slower summer when homes averaged 98 to 123 days. Supply has grown from 4.8 months to 6.5 months, so buyers have noticeably more homes to choose from than they did a year ago.

What it means

For buyers, Ephrata offers more selection and more room to compare than most of North Central Washington right now. For sellers, the takeaway is pricing: homes priced right are still selling quickly and close to asking, at 99.5% of list price on average.

A note on the numbers: Ephrata is a smaller market, so a few sales can swing the monthly percentages. The 14-month trend is the better guide to where things are headed.

Thinking about buying or selling in Ephrata? Let's talk about what these numbers mean for your situation.

Harold L. Jones, Designated Broker, Jones & Company Real Estate · (509) 679-8974 · office@jonescompanyre.com

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, residential data, current as of October 1, 2026.