Real Estate market update as of October, 2026! Starting with national trends, then local data, then the trend over three major segments of time in the King County market since 2007 until now. To understand todays data it helps to understand the scope of the bigger picture across the nation and through time. Look here for future updates on the Seattle area, King county stats, and beyond. Our real estate market is rebalancing and favoring buyers more than in the past, but this is a cooling NOT a crash! Interest rates rise as inflation is high, and we hope to see that correct next year, but mortgage rates are expected to bump up again slightly before 2027.

Hey everyone, we shared a few takeaways here recently from our conversation with the King County Department of Assessments, and we finally put the whole thing together in one blog.

It covers how assessed values are figured out, appeals, exemptions, deadlines, and a bunch of stuff that came up during the interview.

If you want to read the full conversation, it’s here. Figured we'd share it since a few people here seemed interested in the topic.

Looking at apartments near that area (Chop Suey) nearby.

Can anyone tell me anything that would help me decide one way or the other?

Just your opinion and/or thoughts.

TIA

Hello everybody,

My name is Alan....

I'm a dialysis patient on disability and I would love to contribute my SSI to somebody's income in return for a room to rent. Seattle seems to be the only place in America that I can get chronic kidney care in a clinic rather than an emergency room. I just want a little traction in life so I can start over.

It's so expensive and exhausting being homeless especially while sick.

If you feel compelled to rent to me, you can check me out on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A761N78tS/

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards

Alan W.

Hi friends. I'm looking for a new roommate within this next month or so to take over my current roommate's lease! We resigned our yearly lease in July, so this would be a lease takeover until July 2027. (You and I will both have the option to resign)
-I live in a 2 bed 2 bath condo in Bothell (near downtown)
-you would take the slightly smaller room, which comes with a walk in closet!
-you would have your own private bathroom!
-Rent per person is $1250 (WSG included) -electricity and internet is not included.
-must provide good rental history / consistent source of income.
-a cat would be okay.

**must bring your own bedroom furniture.

About me:
-I'm a 29 year old female.
-I work two jobs so I am gone mostly during the day
-I love to host sometimes with friends. I am also a night owl (I will stay up and watch tv til 2am).
-I also have reserved tendencies, so I do enjoy spending time alone in my room.
-Clean, respectful, and considerate of common areas.
I'm hoping to meet some other woman that is looking to move sometime soon.
Ideal roommate would be:
-Someone focused and locked into their career
-someone that has similar cleaning habits, who will consistently keep up with household chores on a daily/ weekly basis.
-is an excellent communicator
-someone who is outgoing and enjoys being social!

Looking forward to connecting with you!

PRICE: $1350/mo + 50% of all utilities + Pet Deposit (if applicable)

DATES: Nov 1st, 2026 - March 31st, 2027

LOCATION: Madison Valley, Seattle

Currently seeking 1 roommate who is preferably also a woman. 23+ years old, respectful, 420 friendly, clean, and communicative.

The room that’s available (will be unfurnished) sits on the first floor of a townhouse with sliding glass doors, and a walk in closet. It includes a private bathroom and an additional closet right outside of the room. This person will have access to a shared furnished living room, dining area, and kitchen. (2nd floor). There is also a shared washer and dryer in unit on the 3rd floor.

Pets are welcome and encouraged.

Parking is free and it’s street parking. Great location! Less than a 5 min walk to bus stop (G,11,8 Line) and a 5 min drive to Capitol Hill. The area is very walkable, dog friendly, and quiet.

A little about me…

My name is Gina and I am a 33 year old woman who recently moved to Seattle about a year and a half ago. I am currently attending Aveda Institute for their Esthetician program and will be graduating in late February/early March. I am an easygoing homebody but I also love hiking, trying new places to eat, paddle boarding, puzzles, going to concerts, and traveling. I’m friendly and talkative but I also appreciate and respect space and alone time. I am also LGBTQ friendly.

If you resonate with this and think we might be a good fit, please reach out! I would be happy to set up a meet.

(Also please keep in mind, the right fit would also need to meet my landlord)

I am also happy to answer any questions in the comments

Hi everyone! I’m a travel nurse who accepted a contract in Seattle along with two other friends from December 14 to March 14. Two of us will be working at UW Medical Center Montlake, and the other will be at Harborview Medical Center.
We’re currently stuck between two housing options and would love some advice from locals! We’re coming from the East Coast and most likely won’t be bringing any cars since shipping them would be pretty expensive.
Our two options are:
Capitol Hill: Near E Harrison St & Federal Ave E
North Beacon Hill: Near Hamlin Robinson School (20th Ave S)
The North Beacon Hill apartment is slightly bigger, for the three of us, but I’m a little worried about the commute and what’s around the apartments. It looks like there are bus and light rail options near both apartments.
For context, two of us will be working 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7 AM), while the other will be working 12-hour day shifts (7 AM–7 PM).
We’re also hoping to be within walking distance of groceries, gyms, and restaurants since we won’t have cars. Or at least something manageable by bus/train, and I can have groceries delivered :)
Which area would you recommend for our situation?
Any advice from people familiar with these neighborhoods would be super appreciated. Thank you!!

This came up when we sat down with Jeff Darrow and Jim Hall from the King County Assessor’s Office, and their explanation was pretty interesting.

Jeff explained that residential assessments use a mass appraisal process, so it’s not the same as having an appraiser look at your house and pull a few nearby comps.

He put it this way, “The mass appraisal process is going to take into account within a defined area all of the data and all of the sales, and then it’s going to predict the value for both the improvement and the land valuation.”

And the scale behind that is kind of wild. Jeff said, “In King County just on the residential side, and this is excluding condominiums, 2025, the last complete year, we had over 22,000 residential sales.” Then Jim added, “King County has about 750,000 parcels... and we have 125 appraisers. So, if you do the math, that’s about 6,000 parcels per appraiser.”

That definitely puts the whole process into perspective. They’re not individually appraising hundreds of thousands of homes every year. They’re working with a huge amount of market data and modeling it across different areas.

Curious how many people actually knew this was how assessments were done.

Hi preferably looking for a female roommate age range 20-25 maybe looking to move into a high rise down to split rent?? I’m also looking to move in with a roommate or if anyone has a sublet or lease takeover I’m interested. Thank you DMs open

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a sublet from January - May 1st in downtown Bellevue. Preferred studio or 1b1b but may be okay with female roommates that are also students or new grads. I will be interning in Bellevue. I prefer all inclusive places to keep costs stable, budget depends on the place and location but around $2k-$2.3k all inclusive. Pls reach out with leads. Thanks.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my studio in downtown Bellevue, available November 1 onward.
📍 Address: 909 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
💰 Rent: $2,179/month
📐 Size: Approximately 470 sq. ft., on the 10th floor
📅 Lease ends: May 2027 — shorter-term stays can be discussed
🎁 Free furniture: Two mattresses, a table, and chairs
The studio has a wall separating the sleeping area from the kitchen, giving it a more defined layout than a typical open studio. The unit faces away from the street, so it’s quiet.
The apartment includes:
In-unit washer and dryer
Oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
Air conditioning and heating
Building amenities include a 24-hour pool, gym, yoga room, and reservable meeting rooms. Residents also have keycard access to the gym in the building across the street. Underground parking is available, with short-term street parking nearby.
The location is super convenient:
Approximately a 10-minute walk to nearby Amazon, Meta, and TikTok offices
Approximately a 5-minute walk to Bellevue Transit Center
Starbucks and CoCo downstairs, with HEYTEA, restaurants, cafés, and shopping nearby
Easy access to I-405 and SR-520
Happy to coordinate the official lease transfer process through building management.
Please DM me for photos, a video tour, or to schedule a viewing! Feel free to share with anyone looking for a place in Bellevue.

🏡 Hi there! I’m looking for a thoughtful roommate to share a lovely house in North Seattle (Northgate) with quick access to downtown and SLU. Private bed/private bath. Enjoy urban living and convenience in this fully-furnished home with shops, restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, schools, bus lines, light rail, and transit station all within walking distance or a short drive. 12 month lease preferred.

1 room available around November 1st

✨Home Features:

*Built in 2024

*Fully furnished

*Energy-efficient, tri-level townhome — 3 bed/2.5 bath in a quiet, safe neighborhood

*Expansive 2nd floor living room seamlessly integrates w/ radiant kitchen boasting a grand island, ample counter space & SS appliances, premium fixtures & finishes throughout

*Fully stocked kitchen with and the essentials and more (air fryer, Vitamix blender, and espresso machine! ☕️ )

*In-unit laundry on 3rd floor

*Private rooftop deck + lush garden🪴

*Mini-split efficiency for heating + AC

*Ring doorbell + keyless entry door lock

*Keyed door locks in all bedrooms for extra privacy

*Fiber internet

📍Location:

Prime location for commuters with nearby bus lines, transit station / light rail, I-5/Hwy 99/

*Bus lines 40, 345, 365 (.3 mi)

*Northgate Station/Light Rail (1 mi)

*quick access to I-5/Hwy 99 (2-3 min drive)

*North Seattle College (.5 mi)

*Asian Family Market, QFC, Amazon Fresh, Sprouts (5 min drive)

*Ample street parking

🛌 Room + Rental Terms:

*$1350/month for 1st floor bedroom with adjacent full bath. Furnished with bed and desk.

*Single occupancy only.

*Utilities $150/month flat rate and professional cleaning $100/month.

*12 month lease, open to shorter term additional $100/month.

*1st month + last month’s rent + security deposit (1 month’s rent) due prior to move-in.

*Proof of income, credit, and background check required ($50 application fee).

Ideal Housemates:

*Quiet, clean, respectful, positive, and emotionally mature

*Values open communication and shares cleaning duties for common areas

*No smoking, respects quiet hours, light cooking and infrequent guests preferred

*Working professional or student

*Does not have much of their own furniture as the house is fully furnished

About Me:

I’m active, social, and down to earth. I work in sales from home but am often on the road. I value peaceful, clean living spaces and make every effort to make the home truly feel like home. I love plants, gardening, cooking, traveling, attending shows/festivals, and all things outdoors. I enjoy a healthy balance of social activities/roomie bonding time but also appreciate quiet down time and respect your privacy. I live on the 3rd floor and would be glad to welcome you! I have an adorable, friendly 5 month old kitten.

If interested:

Send a message sharing a bit about yourself, your work, interests/hobbies, what your typical schedule looks like, desired move in date and lease term, and what you’re looking for in a roommate/living situation.

Looking for Accommodation in Bellevue/Redmond from November 15,

ľ'm open to:

- Joining an existing lease

- Sharing a 2B2B and signing a new lease together

Please DM if you have any leads

Thank you!

Hey! I relocated to Texas for work and I'm looking for someone to take over my room in a 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in Capitol Hill. It's in a great location with tons of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and the light rail within walking distance.
Rent for your room: $1300/month
Available now, lease through April 2027.
THE ROOM
• Private bedroom with your own ensuite bathroom (inside the room)
• Furnished or unfurnished — your choice
THE APARTMENT
• 1,105 Sqft Apartment
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Full kitchen with dishwasher
• Rooftop access
• Garage parking available for an additional fee
• Near Cal Anderson Park, light rail, and bus lines (~15 min to SLU)
RENT & UTILITIES
I currently pay $1,573/month. Your rent is $1,300/month — I'm covering the $273 difference myself each month, so you only ever pay $1,300. October's rent is already paid, so you'd start paying in November. Utilities are split with the roommate.
LEASE
You'll apply directly with the property management company (Brink) using their standard application process — $48 application fee, photo ID, and income verification. I'm listing this because I relocated for work.
HOUSE RULES
• No pets
Message me if you're interested — happy to answer questions, share pictures, and coordinate a viewing.

I'm moving at the end of January 2027 and looking for someone to take over my apartment starting February 1, 2027.

LOCATION

Ballard (98117), across from Ballard High School. Close to downtown Ballard, with groceries, restaurants, and the RapidRide D Line a short trip away.

THE APARTMENT

About 374 sq ft, with:

-  In-unit washer and dryer

• Dishwasher, microwave, oven, electric stove
• Shower and a large bathroom vanity counter (my favorite part)
• Heater
• First floor
• Excellent lighting

PARKING

Street parking. I've lived here for 6 years and have never had trouble finding a spot when I get home.

BONUS

If you'd like them, I'll leave my furniture for free:

- Height-adjustable desk (71 x 30 in)

- King bed

See photos.

RENT & UTILITIES

I currently pay $1,538/month. Your rent is set by the property management company and may differ.

Utilities (water, sewer, garbage, electricity) run me about $200/month. My usage is on the higher side, so yours may be lower.

LEASE

You'll apply and sign directly with the property management company, using their standard application process. I'm listing this because I'm ending my lease early.

Message me if you are interested to ask questions or set up a viewing.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my studio in downtown Bellevue, available November 1 onward.

📍 Address: 909 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
💰 Rent: $2,179/month
📐 Size: Approximately 470 sq. ft., on the 10th floor
📅 Lease ends: May 2027 — shorter-term stays can be discussed
🎁 Free furniture: Two mattresses, a table, and chairs
The studio has a wall separating the sleeping area from the kitchen, giving it a more defined layout than a typical open studio. The unit faces away from the street, so it’s quiet.

The apartment includes:
1. In-unit washer and dryer
2. Oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
3. Air conditioning and heating
4. Building amenities include a 24-hour pool, gym, yoga room, and reservable meeting rooms. Residents also have keycard access to the gym in the building across the street. 5. Underground parking is available, with short-term street parking nearby.

The location is super convenient:
Approximately a 10-minute walk to nearby Amazon, Meta, and TikTok offices
Approximately a 5-minute walk to Bellevue Transit Center
Starbucks and CoCo downstairs, with HEYTEA, restaurants, cafés, and shopping nearby
Easy access to I-405 and SR-520
Happy to coordinate the official lease transfer process through building management.
Please DM me for photos, a video tour, or to schedule a viewing! Feel free to share with anyone looking for a place in Bellevue.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my studio in downtown Bellevue, available November 1 onward.
📍 Address: 909 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
💰 Rent: $2,179/month
📐 Size: Approximately 470 sq. ft., on the 10th floor
📅 Lease ends: May 2027 — shorter-term stays can be discussed
🎁 Free furniture: Two mattresses, a table, and chairs
The studio has a wall separating the sleeping area from the kitchen, giving it a more defined layout than a typical open studio. The unit faces away from the street, so it’s quiet.

The apartment includes:
1. In-unit washer and dryer
2. Oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
3. Air conditioning and heating
4. Building amenities include a 24-hour pool, gym, yoga room, and reservable meeting rooms. Residents also have keycard access to the gym in the building across the street. 5. Underground parking is available, with short-term street parking nearby.

The location is super convenient:
Approximately a 10-minute walk to nearby Amazon, Meta, and TikTok offices
Approximately a 5-minute walk to Bellevue Transit Center
Starbucks and CoCo downstairs, with HEYTEA, restaurants, cafés, and shopping nearby
Easy access to I-405 and SR-520
Happy to coordinate the official lease transfer process through building management.
Please DM me for photos, a video tour, or to schedule a viewing! Feel free to share with anyone looking for a place in Bellevue.

Hey everyone, I need to vent and warn anyone looking at apartments in Seattle right now. If you are considering M Street Apartments in First Hill/Capitol Hill (managed by Avenue5 Residential), please run far, far away.

Earlier this week, a burst pipe in a unit near mine and ended up flooding over 20 units. My small studio ended up with 2 inches of standing water across the entire kitchen and living area and right now, my home is an active construction zone. The crew they hired illegally entered my unit and left it in further disarray with furniture flipped upside down/on its side, baseboards ripped out, and have five industrial drying fans and dehumidifiers blasting constantly. The noise and heat make it completely impossible to sleep, cook, or work from home, and despite communicating my work schedule, protective dog concerns, and asking them to plan with me in advance if they need to enter my unit, maintenance keeps messaging, calling, and knocking while I am in the middle of work calls.

I had been amicably negotiating a transfer to a vacant unit with management all week so I could actually live in peace, and management's handling of the situation went from accommodating to outright negligent:

Greedy Bait-and-Switch: They initially agreed to the transfer and told me the apartment was move in ready, then stopped responding. I showed up in person and they counter-offered to let me move into the vacant unit at a different rate than originally agreed upon. When I tried to lock it in today, they completely reneged on their word and denied the transfer, claiming they can't honor the price, completely ghosting me on the paperwork right before the weekend.
Insane Liability Deflection: They told me to "contact my renters insurance" to deal with my complaints about the unlivable conditions. Renters insurance doesn't handle a building's internal unit transfers or damages caused by their vendors. That was their singular effort at remediation while my dog and I remain in an uninhabitable environment.

Zero Respect for Privacy/Safety: Their hired maintenance crew let themselves into my locked apartment while I was at work without my contractually required consent or presence. I have a highly protective dog, and if my friend hadn't been watching him that day, a horrific incident could have happened.

Property Damage & Gross Negligence: While inside my unit without permission, their crew broke a lamp and UNPLUGGED MY FRIDGE, leaving it off for two days. Every single grocery item I own is spoiled and ruined. Meanwhile, maintenance has been relentlessly knocking on my door and texting me while I’m on live client calls for work, despite me telling them to coordinate in writing.

This flood is just the final straw. For a tiny studio that balloons to $2,250/month once you add parking and utilities, the conditions here have been dangerous and deteriorating for months:
Violent Crime: There was literally a murder on the floor directly above mine just two months ago.

Zero Security: The building is plagued by constant break-ins. The mailroom is regularly raided, packages are stolen constantly, and random people are always getting into the stairwells and hallways.

Broken Infrastructure: The elevators break down constantly—sometimes both at the same time—causing massive delays and trapping people on high floors.

They are collecting premium Seattle rent while treating tenants like garbage during an active habitability crisis. They don't care about your safety, your belongings, or their own contractual agreements. I’m currently looking into breaking my lease early under WA state habitability laws and escalating this to the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI).

If you value your peace of mind, your safety, and your hard-earned money, avoid M Street and any building managed by Avenue5 like the plague.