Your Neighborhood Real Estate Snapshot for September 2025
Staying informed about the local real estate market is essential. It is important whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on your home’s value. At Penny Kingdom Realty, weâre here to provide you with clear insights. You will receive up-to-date information on the latest trends in the 7 Lakes neighborhood, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington areas with this local market update.
In this market update, we break down the key statistics. (Click to jump straight there) These include median sale prices, new listings, days on market, total sold listings, and price per square foot. This will give you a complete picture of how the market is performing. All statistics and graphs are directly from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service or NWMLS.
Understanding these numbers can help you make smarter real estate decisions. And with our 2% listing fee, you can maximize your savings while receiving expert, full-service representation.
Letâs dive into the data and see whatâs happening in your neighborhood!
đĄ Median Home Prices: A 3 Year Comparison
The median home price is a key indicator of the local real estate market’s health. It is an important part of any local market update. Hereâs how prices have shifted over the past three years in the 7 Lakes neighborhood, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington:
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đď¸ 7 Lakes
After reaching $750,000 last September, median prices dipped to $649,000, down about 13% year-over-year and 14% month-over-month. This marks the lowest median in over a year, suggesting reduced buyer activity or more lower-priced listings hitting the market.
đ˛ Stanwood
Stanwoodâs median fell from $721,250 to $637,278, a notable 12% drop year-over-year. After a strong late-summer 2024, the recent cooling suggests buyers have gained more negotiating leverage as inventory levels have improved.
đď¸ Marysville
Marysville saw a continued softening, with the median sold price sliding from $620,000 in September 2024 to $600,000 this yearâa 3% decline. Itâs a modest adjustment that aligns with seasonal slowdowns, but the market remains relatively stable overall.
đĄ Arlington
Arlington stands out this month with a healthy reboundâmedian prices rose to $621,250, up 12% from last Septemberâs $555,000. The area continues to show resilience, likely driven by consistent demand and a strong mix of new listings priced competitively.
đ New Listings: Tracking Inventory Changes
The number of new listings reflects the fresh inventory entering the market. This is an important factor for both buyers and sellers. Hereâs how new listings in 7 Lakes, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington have shifted over the past three years:
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đď¸ 7 Lakes
Inventory continued to build this month, with 18 new listings, up from 15 last year and 11 in 2023. Thatâs a 20% year-over-year increase, reflecting growing seller confidence even as prices softened.
đ˛ Stanwood
Stanwood saw 39 new listings, a strong rebound from just 27 last September. Thatâs a 44% increase, showing more movement among sellers after several quiet months, possibly driven by late-summer buyer interest.
đď¸ Marysville
New listings in Marysville declined again, falling to 94 from 102 last yearâa 7.8% drop and a continuation of the steady downtrend in new inventory. Fewer homes hitting the market may help stabilize prices heading into fall.
đĄ Arlington
Arlingtonâs new listings dropped from 69 to 58, marking a 16% decrease year-over-year. Combined with its higher median sold price this month, this suggests a tighter market dynamic, where demand is outpacing new supply.
đ Days on Market
Knowing how long homes stay on the market provides valuable insight into buyer demand. It also shows the pace of the local real estate market.
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đď¸ 7 Lakes
Homes in 7 Lakes sold more quickly this month, with the average days on market dropping to 22, down sharply from 47 last year. This marks a return to more typical turnover times after last yearâs slowdown, suggesting motivated buyers are reengaging despite slightly lower prices.
đ˛ Stanwood
Stanwood homes averaged 13 days on market, a dramatic improvement from 38 days last year. This shorter selling time reflects increased buyer confidence and a more balanced local inventory compared to 2024âs slower pace.
đď¸ Marysville
Marysville remained remarkably steady, with homes spending an average of just 13 days on market, nearly identical to 12 days last September. Quick market times continue to highlight Marysvilleâs popularity and affordability compared to nearby areas.
đĄ Arlington
Arlingtonâs average days on market rose to 32, up from 18 last year, indicating a bit more breathing room for buyers. Still, homes here are moving faster than they did in many other parts of the county, as the area continues to attract strong interest from commuters and move-up buyers.
đ Total Sold Listings
The number of sold listings indicates buyer demand and overall market health.
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đď¸ 7 Lakes
Closed sales in 7 Lakes dropped to 7 this September, down from 19 last year. This decline mirrors the areaâs lower new listing activity earlier in the summer, suggesting a smaller pool of available homes rather than weakened demand.
đ˛ Stanwood
Stanwood recorded 39 closed sales, up slightly from 34 a year ago. That steady performance indicates that well-priced homes are still finding eager buyers, even as the broader market cools seasonally.
đď¸ Marysville
Marysville saw 75 homes close, a noticeable decrease from 122 in September 2024. The slowdown aligns with reduced new listings and a stabilizing buyer pool, as higher mortgage rates continue to temper overall transaction volume.
đĄ Arlington
Arlington led the pack with 56 closed sales, just above last yearâs 54, showing that demand here remains healthy. Consistent activity suggests Arlington continues to attract steady buyer interest thanks to its blend of affordability and accessibility.
đ Price Per Square Foot
Price per square foot provides insight into property value trends. It shows how much buyers are willing to pay for space in each area.
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đď¸ 7 Lakes
7 Lakes saw a strong rise in value per square foot, climbing to $441 from $375 last year. This increase reflects a shift toward higher-end listings and sustained buyer confidence in the areaâs limited inventory.
đ˛ Stanwood
Stanwood dipped to $320 per square foot from $360 a year ago. This drop suggests buyers are favoring larger properties or those farther from the city core, where space trades for a lower price per foot.
đď¸ Marysville
Marysvilleâs price per square foot rose to $390, up notably from $342 in 2024. Thatâs a solid year-over-year gain, showing that while median prices have softened slightly, home values are still appreciating on a per-foot basis as smaller, well-finished homes sell quickly.
đĄ Arlington
Arlingtonâs average price per square foot increased to $380, up from $366 last year. The modest gain points to a balanced marketâsteady demand paired with reasonable pricing that continues to appeal to both first-time and move-up buyers.
đ Conclusion: What the Data Tells Us
The North Snohomish County market wrapped up September with mixed signals across all four regionsâ7 Lakes, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington.
Median home prices and new listing counts suggest the market is cooling slightly as we move into fall, typical for this time of year. However, the price per square foot remains resilient, indicating that while fewer homes are changing hands, well-presented listings continue to attract solid offers.
Buyers appear more selective, and sellers are adjusting expectations as higher interest rates and seasonal slowdowns influence activity.
đĄ For Buyers
For buyers, opportunity is quietly expanding. Days on market have lengthened across most areas, giving you more breathing room to compare homes and negotiate favorable terms. Price reductions are becoming more common, especially for homes that launched in summer but havenât yet sold.
While mortgage rates remain elevated, less competition can mean better overall valueâespecially for those ready to act quickly when the right property appears. A pre-approval and a clear idea of your budget remain key to staying competitive when a well-priced home hits the market.
đź For Sellers
Sellers should note that while demand remains steady, pricing strategy matters more than ever. Buyers are cautious, and overpriced listings tend to sit longer and eventually sell for less. Homes that are clean, well-maintained, and priced right from day one continue to sell quickly.
If youâre considering selling before year-end, work closely with your agent to review your local data and position your home competitively. Remember, many buyers are still active even in the fall monthsâespecially those hoping to move before the holidays.
đ Market Insights
Overall, the market is showing healthy balance after the busy summer surge. Inventory remains limited in most submarkets, but the gap between buyer and seller expectations is narrowing.
Expect pricing to stabilize through the rest of the year, with motivated buyers and realistic sellers driving most of the successful transactions. Itâs a reminder that real estate remains highly localâeach neighborhood and price bracket behaves differently.
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