What is happening in the Eastside housing market in October 2026?
Buyers in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville and Kirkland have noticeably more choice than a year ago, with months of supply up between 36.6 and 52.4 percent. Each listing is getting fewer showings, yet homes that sell still go pending after about 11 to 12 showings, the same or fewer than last October. Prices vary by city: Kirkland held steady, Kenmore’s average rose, and Bothell and Woodinville averages dipped.
The most telling number on the Eastside this month is not a price. It is how many showings a home gets before it goes under contract.
In October 2026, that number was about a dozen across Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville and Kirkland. In Kirkland and Kenmore it was meaningfully lower than last year. That is happening while buyers have far more homes to choose from, which tells you something important about how decisions are being made right now.
All figures below compare October 2026 with October 2025 and come from NWMLS data and local showing activity.
More Choice, Fewer Tours per Home
Months of supply rose in every city:
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- Kenmore: 6.4 months (+52.4%)
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- Woodinville: 5.6 months (+36.6%)
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- Bothell: 4.9 months (+44.1%)
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- Kirkland: 4.9 months (+44.1%)
Many analysts treat four to six months of supply as a balanced market. Bothell, Kirkland and Woodinville now sit in that range, and Kenmore has moved just past it. For buyers, that is a very different conversation than the one we were having a year ago.
With more homes available, buyer attention is spread thinner. Showings per listing fell in every city: Kirkland 3.3 (-31.3%), Woodinville 3.0 (-18.9%), Bothell 2.8 (-28.2%) and Kenmore 2.8 (-15.2%).
Buyers Are Selective, and Still Decisive
Here is the part of the Eastside housing market most people miss. Even with fewer showings per listing, the homes that sold did not need more tours to find their buyer.
Shows to pending in October 2026:
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- Bothell: 12 (0.0%)
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- Woodinville: 12 (-7.7%)
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- Kirkland: 12 (-25.0%)
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- Kenmore: 11 (-26.7%)
Buyers are not wandering from open house to open house indefinitely. They are filtering harder online, touring the homes that genuinely fit, and committing when they find the right one. The homes that do not fit simply get fewer visits.
Wondering how your home would compete in a market where buyers are this selective? A private strategy session is where we look at the homes you would be up against in your price range and plan a launch built for the first showings. Request your private real estate strategy session.
Days on Market and Prices, City by City
Average days on market: Bothell 45 (+21.6%), Kirkland 38 (+11.8%), Kenmore 37 (+23.3%) and Woodinville 27 (-18.2%). Woodinville stands out. Despite 5.6 months of supply, the homes that sold there went under contract faster than last year.
Average sales price:
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- Kirkland: $1,502,739 (-0.3%)
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- Woodinville: $1,442,138 (-17.3%)
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- Kenmore: $1,335,143 (+27.2%)
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- Bothell: $884,822 (-13.8%)
Kirkland’s average was essentially flat year over year. The larger swings in Kenmore, Woodinville and Bothell deserve context. A monthly average reflects the mix of homes that happened to close, so a few higher or lower priced sales can move it significantly. Read these as a reason to look closer at your own neighborhood and price point, not as a verdict on what your home is worth. For a zip-code-level view, see Bothell vs Kenmore home prices by zip code.
What this means if you are selling
Every showing carries more weight when the average listing is getting fewer of them. The homes going pending in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville and Kirkland are the ones priced with today’s supply in mind and presented well from day one. You do not get a second first impression, so the pricing and preparation conversation before you list is where your result is decided. My guide to what Bothell sellers need to know in 2026 walks through that preparation.
What this means if you are buying
You have more homes to consider and, in most of these cities, more time than last fall. That is genuine leverage. Just remember that the well-prepared homes are still going under contract after about a dozen showings. Have your financing in place and your priorities clear before you tour, so you can move with confidence when the right home appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eastside housing market a buyer’s market in October 2026?
It is closer to balanced than it has been in years. Bothell, Kirkland and Woodinville have between 4.9 and 5.6 months of supply, and Kenmore is at 6.4 months, which gives buyers more choice and negotiating room than last fall.
How many showings does it take to sell a home in Kirkland?
In October 2026, Kirkland homes that went pending did so after about 12 showings, down 25.0 percent from October 2025. The average Kirkland listing received 3.3 showings, down 31.3 percent.
How long does it take to sell a home in Bothell right now?
Average days on market in Bothell was 45 in October 2026, up 21.6 percent from a year earlier. Timing varies widely by price point and preparation, so your neighborhood’s numbers matter more than the citywide average.
Buyers on the Eastside have more choice, and they are using it carefully. Whether you are selling or buying, the advantage goes to the person who is prepared before the first showing. Request a private real estate strategy session with Alina Araujo, Real Estate Advisor at Windermere Real Estate. Serving Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, and Greater Seattle.
About Alina Araujo
Alina Araujo is a Real Estate Advisor at Windermere Real Estate/East in Kirkland, Washington, serving Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, and North Seattle. With 14 years of experience, more than 200 homes sold, and a background in mortgage lending and hospitality, she brings a unique combination of empathy, strategy, and local expertise to every transaction. Alina is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian and is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Relocation Specialist, and Master Certified Negotiation Expert. Reach her at (206) 353-2290 or alinaaraujo.com.
