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Housing in Raymond

33 homes sold in Raymond in the last year, at a typical $223K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Raymond homes are listed.

Homes sold
33
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$223K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$162
Washington $346
Paid vs. asking
94.5%
9% sold over asking
For sale now
24
September 2026 · 2 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 0% of Raymond’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)

33 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

14 years of sales

About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.8 times the 2016 price

33 sales in the last year, against 52 in 2020 and a low of 18 in 2012. The typical sale went from $80K in 2016 to $223K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
0255075100$75K$150K$225K$300K2012: 18 sold, typical $74K’122013: 19 sold, typical $71K2014: 29 sold, typical $65K’142015: 31 sold, typical $88K2016: 43 sold, typical $80K’162017: 42 sold, typical $92K2018: 44 sold, typical $119K’182019: 45 sold, typical $137K2020: 52 sold, typical $177K’202021: 42 sold, typical $221K2022: 40 sold, typical $227K’222023: 41 sold, typical $251K2024: 38 sold, typical $260K’242025: 43 sold, typical $263KLast 12 months: 33 sold, typical $223KNow

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 the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Raymond are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale

We read every month of Raymond’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, 33 sales.

If you’re buying in Raymond

  • Shop in October. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (8% over asking).
  • Offer under asking. Buyers paid 94.5% of the list price on average; 9% paid over.
  • You’ll usually have time. Only 28% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 67 days.
Best time to buy

Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars

August has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but July is the most competitive: 18% of July sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (13%). December has the least competition (7%) but only about 3 new listings.

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
02.557.5107%13%20%Sweet spotJan: 3 new listings a month, 10% sold over asking, 70 days to sellJFeb: 3 new listings a month, 10% sold over asking, 95 days to sellFMar: 4 new listings a month, 16% sold over asking, 83 days to sellMApr: 4 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 69 days to sellAMay: 5 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 54 days to sellMJun: 6 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 64 days to sellJJul: 6 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 60 days to sellJAug: 6 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 33 days to sellASep: 5 new listings a month, 13% sold over asking, 30 days to sellSOct: 5 new listings a month, 8% sold over asking, 48 days to sellONov: 4 new listings a month, 8% sold over asking, 57 days to sellNDec: 3 new listings a month, 7% sold over asking, 62 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Washington

Raymond now2017–192021 peakWA now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price9%4%36%25%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days28%27%52%38%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price94.5%87.7%98.8%99.1%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract67611735
Supply

18 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 4.1 times the 2021 low (4), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2018’s 26.

2012: 19 for sale’122013: 24 for sale2014: 23 for sale2015: 22 for sale’152016: 18 for sale2017: 18 for sale2018: 26 for sale’182019: 12 for sale2020: 9 for sale2021: 4 for sale’212022: 11 for sale2023: 13 for sale2024: 17 for sale’242025: 16 for saleLast 12 months: 18 for saleNow

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.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Raymond home costs about $1,312 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Raymond’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Raymond’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Raymond is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Raymond

Six things worth knowing

6

New listings in August

The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 3.

Best time to buy
0.8%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $223K home, about $1,780 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
C

Schools

The schools grade for Raymond, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Raymond
17 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Raymond.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Nearby markets · last 12 months

No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot; Ocean Park, Central Park, Westport and Montesano for far more

The busier markets within 25 miles of Raymond, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.

SoldTypical sale$/sq ftOver askingDays to sell
Aberdeen192$261K$16636%49
Hoquiam136$249K$16242%50
Ocean Park47$293K$2952%63
Montesano44$385K$23443%45
Central Park37$385K$22731%38
Westport36$349K$27117%113
Raymond33$223K$1629%67

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 Raymond

What do homes sell for in Raymond, WA?

33 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $223K, $162 a square foot.

Is Raymond a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: 24 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 8.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 94.5% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Raymond?

August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.

How much are property taxes in Raymond?

About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $223K home that’s near $1,780.

Where can I see homes for sale in Raymond?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Raymond’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Raymond.

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).