Your Neighborhood Real Estate Snapshot for February 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, we’re 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.
Let’s dive into the data and see what’s happening in your neighborhood!
🏡 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. Here’s how prices have shifted over the past three years in the 7 Lakes neighborhood, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington:
- 📊 7 Lakes: Median prices experienced significant fluctuation. They peaked in February 2024 at $785,000. Then, they dropped to $511,000 in February 2025. This volatility reflects a smaller sample size, meaning individual high-value sales can impact the average more dramatically.
- 📊 Marysville: Prices steadily increased from $590,000 in February 2023 to $650,000 in 2024. They then dipped slightly to $600,000 in 2025. This indicates strong but stabilizing demand.
- 📊 Stanwood: This market has shown consistent growth. It rose from $530,000 in 2023 to $670,000 in 2025. This reflects continued buyer interest and limited inventory.
- 📊 Arlington: Prices have increased moderately over the past three years. They climbed from $512,900 to $540,000. This suggests a balanced market with steady appreciation.
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📋 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. Here’s how new listings in 7 Lakes, Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington have shifted over the past three years:
🏡 7 Lakes: New listings continue to decline, from 15 in February 2023 to just 8 in February 2025. Fewer listings mean less inventory, contributing to price volatility.
🏡 Marysville: Inventory increased in 2025 with 109 new listings. This is up from 94 the previous year. It indicates more opportunities for buyers but increased competition for sellers.
🏡 Stanwood: New listings fell from 39 in 2023 to just 28 in 2025. This decrease may drive prices higher due to reduced availability.
🏡 Arlington: After a peak of 63 new listings in 2024, Arlington saw a sharp decline to 38 in 2025. This reflects tightening inventory.
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🕒 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.
⏳ 7 Lakes: Homes are selling faster, with days on market decreasing from 83 in 2023 to 38 in 2025. Limited inventory likely contributes to quicker sales.
⏳ Marysville: The market has stabilized. There was a sharp drop to 15 days in 2024. Now, it is averaging 25 days in 2025, still reflecting a strong seller’s market.
⏳ Stanwood: Days on market spiked to 61 days in 2024. In 2025, they fell to 43 days. This indicates improved buyer activity.
⏳ Arlington: Days on market hit a low of just 7 in 2024. They returned to 36 in 2025. This change suggests a cooling market after an intense period of demand.
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📊 Total Sold Listings
The number of sold listings indicates buyer demand and overall market health.
📈 7 Lakes: Sales remain low. Only 9 homes were sold in 2025. This is a decrease from 10 the prior year. This reflects limited supply and fewer transactions.
📈 Marysville: Total sold listings surged to 104 in 2024. They dropped to 77 in 2025. This indicates a temporary spike in demand followed by market normalization.
📈 Stanwood: Sales increased from 13 in 2023 to 30 in 2024. However, they fell to 19 in 2025. This indicates fluctuating buyer interest.
📈 Arlington: After a dip in 2024 (28 homes sold), Arlington rebounded with 38 sales in 2025. This reflects resilient demand despite fewer listings.
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📈 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.
💲 7 Lakes: Prices increased significantly from $279 in 2023 to $372 in 2024 but dropped to $337 in 2025. Limited inventory and high-value properties influence this volatility.
💲 Marysville: Prices steadily rose from $299 in 2023 to $333 in 2025, showing consistent demand and rising property values.
💲 Stanwood: This market saw fluctuations. It returned to $337 per square foot in 2025. This aligns with the region’s overall upward trend.
💲 Arlington: Price per square foot rose from $314 in 2023 to $340 in 2025. This maintained a steady increase despite changes in inventory.
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What This Local Market Update Means for You
🔎 For Buyers: While rising prices reflect strong demand, increasing new listings in some areas—particularly Marysville—present opportunities. Moving quickly remains essential, especially in areas like 7 Lakes, where homes are selling faster.
📊 For Sellers: Inventory is tightening in Stanwood and Arlington, giving sellers leverage. The speed of sales in 7 Lakes is increasing. Price growth in Marysville suggests a favorable market for those looking to list soon.
💡 Market Insights: The overall trend of this local market update indicates steady price growth. There are reduced days on market across most areas. If you’re considering a move, now is an excellent time to take advantage of current conditions.
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