58 homes sold in Chain Lake in the last year, at a typical $976K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Chain Lake homes are listed.
Every place Chain Lake homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Chain Lake’s sales, at a typical $994K (year to May 2026)
58 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 67 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $399WA $348
- Days to sell
- 53
- Sold over asking
- 22%
- Listings with a price cut
- 49%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
58 sales in the last year, against 98 in 2019 and a low of 47 in 2023. The typical sale went from $546K in 2016 to $976K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $1M buys in Chain Lake
Check a listing against what Chain Lake homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Chain Lake are rarer than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Chain Lake’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 58 sales.
If you’re buying in Chain Lake
- Shop in April. It brings about 8 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (30% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99% of the list price on average; 21% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 44% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 45 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 10 a month), but July is the most competitive: 41% of July sales close over asking. April offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (30%). February has the least competition (16%) but only about 5 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Washington as a whole
| Chain Lake now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | WA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 21% | 26% | 60% | 25% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 44% | 40% | 75% | 38% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99% | 99.7% | 105% | 99.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 45 | 41 | 11 | 35 |
8 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.7 times the 2021 low (3), 52% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 24.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Chain Lake home costs about $5,682 a month
Price: Chain Lake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Chain Lake’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Chain Lake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. November has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $976K home, about $7,080 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Chain Lake, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Chain LakeTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Chain Lake.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Monroe sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Chain Lake, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 244 | $736K | $359 | 23% | 25 |
| Snohomish | 127 | $734K | $400 | 26% | 26 |
| Chain Lake | 58 | $976K | $398 | 21% | 45 |
| Woods Creek | 44 | $824K | $390 | 31% | 48 |
| Three Lakes | 42 | $1.2M | $406 | 31% | 40 |
| Bunk Foss | 39 | $972K | $398 | 43% | 7 |
| Monroe North | 26 | $866K | $439 | 34% | 27 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Chain Lake
What do homes sell for in Chain Lake, WA?
58 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $976K, $398 a square foot.
Is Chain Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 10 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 1.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 99% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Chain Lake?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Chain Lake?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $976K home that’s near $7,080.
Where can I see homes for sale in Chain Lake?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Chain Lake’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Chain Lake.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).