The big picture
The first week of October brought a typical post-quarter cooldown on both sides of the river: fewer new listings and closings, while prices held firm. Clark County’s median sale price bounced back to $595,000, and homes sold faster than the week before. Portland Metro’s median edged up to $575,000.
Clark County: prices rebound, activity cools
Clark County’s median sale price rose 8.4% week over week to $595,000, the highest of the last three weeks. The average sale price climbed 6.0% to $645,000.
| Clark County | Sep 25–Oct 1 | Oct 2–8 |
|---|---|---|
| New listings | 113 | 92 (−18.6%) |
| Pending sales | 729 | 698 (−4.3%) |
| Closed sales | 82 | 65 (−20.7%) |
| Market time (days) | 86 | 83 (−3.5%) |
| Average sale price | $608,700 | $645,000 (+6.0%) |
| Median sale price | $549,000 | $595,000 (+8.4%) |
What stands out compared with the prior week:
- Homes are selling faster. Market time dropped from 86 days to 83.
- The late-September price dip was a blip. That week’s heavy end-of-quarter closings likely included more lower-priced homes.
- The pipeline is thinning. Pending sales slipped 4.3% and new listings fell to 92, which is typical heading into fall.
Portland Metro: steady prices, a sharp drop in closings
Portland Metro’s median sale price rose 2.5% to $575,000, while closed sales fell 35.2% to 197 after the end-of-September rush.
| Portland Metro | Oct 2–8 | Change vs. prior week |
|---|---|---|
| New listings | 363 | −4.5% |
| Pending sales | 1,974 | −1.8% |
| Closed sales | 197 | −35.2% |
| Market time (days) | 64 | −7.2% |
| Average sale price | $613,600 | −2.8% |
| Median sale price | $575,000 | +2.5% |
The average price slipped while the median rose, likely reflecting fewer high-end closings rather than a shift in values. Market time fell to 64 days.
Clark County vs. Portland Metro
Clark County homes sold for more but took longer to sell: a $595,000 median versus $575,000, and 83 days on market versus 64.
| Oct 2–8, 2026 | Clark County | Portland Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $595,000 | $575,000 |
| Average sale price | $645,000 | $613,600 |
| Market time (days) | 83 | 64 |
| Closed sales | 65 (−20.7%) | 197 (−35.2%) |
| New listings | 92 (−18.6%) | 363 (−4.5%) |
Both markets showed the same post-quarter slowdown. The difference: Clark County’s new listings fell much more sharply than Portland’s, which keeps local supply tight heading into fall.
What it means for you
Buyers: Fewer competing buyers this fall can mean room to negotiate, especially with Clark County homes averaging 83 days on market. Inventory is thinner, so get pre-approved and be ready to act.
Sellers: Prices are holding and homes are selling faster. With fewer new listings, a well-priced home faces less competition now than it will in spring.
Let’s talk about your next move
Weekly numbers swing with the mix of homes that close, so the trend over several weeks matters most. Thinking about buying or selling in Clark County or the Portland area? The Blom Team at Windermere Northwest Living can show you what these numbers mean for your neighborhood.
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