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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$430K

The median listing price in Ocean Shores, WA ZIP 98569 is $429,950 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,750/mo

The median market rent in Ocean Shores, WA ZIP 98569 is $1,750/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
92 days

The median days on market in Ocean Shores, WA ZIP 98569 is 92 days as of July 2026. The market is currently cold.

Gross rental yield
4.88%

At a median list price of $429,950 and a median rent of $1,750/month, the gross rental yield in Ocean Shores, WA ZIP 98569 is 4.88% as of July 2026.

STR vs LTR
$3,461/mo STR · $1,750/mo LTR

In Ocean Shores, WA ZIP 98569, median Airbnb revenue is $3,461/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,750/month as of July 2026.

Ocean Shores, WA 98569 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 98569

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
COLD

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
174
Active Listings
116
Sold Properties
58

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$429,950
Median Sold Price
$387,530
Median Price per Sqft
$296/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,750

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.60%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
92
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Ocean Shores, WA, are averaging approximately 6.75%, which is higher than the 5.99% average observed earlier in 2026, indicating that property owners who secured loans during the first quarter are currently holding more favorable rates.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. median sold price $387,530 is the primary indicator of recent market value in Ocean Shores; with a median days on market 92, this suggests slower sales velocity and cold market conditions that may require price concessions or longer marketing periods to achieve closed transactions.
  2. median listing price $429,950 sits above the median sold price, which indicates a pricing gap between seller expectations and transaction outcomes; this gap may signal pricing friction and suggests sellers should consider aligning list strategy to recent sold comps to improve liquidity.
  3. median price per square foot $296 provides a useful unit benchmark for valuation comparisons across comparable SFR and condominium inventory, and when combined with slower market velocity, appears to favor buyers in price-sensitive negotiations rather than rapid offers.
  4. median market rent $1,750 and an observed rent year-over-year trend of up point to sustained rental demand, while interest rate pressure being elevated (current average ~6.75% vs. earlier 5.99%) may dampen purchaser affordability and keep investor purchase timing cautious.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

1185 Ocean Shores Blvd Sw, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds4 baths4,339 sqft
$1,059,967
Jun 1, 2026
$244/sqft
1 days on market
120 Sunrise Ave Se, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds4 baths3,463 sqft
$912,467
Jul 1, 2026
$263/sqft
183 days on market
503 Duck Lake Dr Se, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds3 baths2,397 sqft
$709,967
Jun 1, 2026
$296/sqft
137 days on market
611 Weatherwax Loop Ne, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths1,159 sqft
$379,900
Jun 1, 2026
$328/sqft
280 days on market
335 N Wynoochee Dr Sw, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths1,162 sqft
$375,000
Jun 1, 2026
$323/sqft
41 days on market
558 Meadow Ave Ne, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths816 sqft
$375,000
Jul 1, 2026
$460/sqft
51 days on market
616 Aster Ct Se, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

1 beds1 baths1,624 sqft
$230,000
Jul 1, 2026
$142/sqft
21 days on market
137 Spruce Loop Sw, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths884 sqft
$223,000
Jul 1, 2026
$252/sqft
163 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$534/mo
98569 Avg Rent
98569 Cost to Own
Rent$1,750
Own$2,284

20% down, 6.58% rate, 0.6% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

98569 Avg nightly rate
98569 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$250/night
Occupancy183 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/27/2026

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