Market Report · South King County
South King County market report.
The latest published figures for the three towns we serve most, what they mean for buyers and sellers, and what to watch next. Updated for October 2026.
The snapshot
Three towns, three different temperatures.
Maple Valley is the fastest market, Enumclaw the strongest gainer, and Black Diamond the most measured pace with room to negotiate. All figures are the most recent published by Redfin based on MLS and public records.
| Town | Median sale price | Year over year | Days on market | Offers per sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley The fastest-moving market of the three; pricing strategy decides the outcome. | $735K | -2.1% | ~8 days | ~2 |
| Enumclaw The standout gainer, up sharply year over year on strong demand. | $721K | +15.4% | ~22 days | ~2 |
| Black Diamond The most buyer-friendly pace, with new construction adding inventory. | $667K | -2.6% | ~46 days | ~1 |
Medians rounded to the nearest thousand. Published figures can be revised; call Joe for the current number on your exact street or price band. Data: Redfin housing market data, most recent published figures.
For buyers
Speed wins in Maple Valley; patience pays in Black Diamond.
In Maple Valley, be pre-approved before you tour, see homes the day they list, and expect competition. In Enumclaw, act decisively on the right home because values have been climbing quickly. In Black Diamond, you have more room: longer market times and fewer competing offers mean a well-structured offer can carry more weight.
Financing matters more than ever. Down payment assistance through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission can lower your cash needed, and a pre-approval from a local lender makes your offer competitive in a multiple-offer situation.
For sellers
The first two weeks are everything, in all three towns.
In Maple Valley, pricing at or just below market draws the multiple offers that push your final number up. In Enumclaw, rising values favor a clean launch while demand is strong. In Black Diamond, a well-prepared, realistically priced home stands out against a longer inventory, and preparation matters more than speed.
Sellers who prep the details buyers notice, price from current comparable sales, and launch with professional photography consistently outperform homes that enter the market without a plan.
Sources & method
Where these numbers come from.
Figures on this page are drawn from publications we review before every listing and offer. We will always confirm the current number for your specific situation rather than ask you to act on a rounded median.
Common questions
Questions buyers and sellers ask about the current market.
What are the current median sale prices in the towns you cover?
Maple Valley's recent median is around $735,000, Enumclaw's around $721,000, and Black Diamond's around $667,000, per the most recent published Redfin figures. Medians are rounded to the nearest thousand and published figures can be revised, so call Joe for the current number on your exact street or price band.
Which town is moving fastest right now?
Maple Valley is the fastest-moving market of the three, with homes going pending in about 8 days and roughly 2 offers per sale, which means pricing strategy decides the outcome there. Enumclaw is the standout gainer, up 15.4% year over year on strong demand, and Black Diamond offers the most buyer-friendly pace at about 46 days on market with about 1 offer per sale.
Is now a good time to sell in Maple Valley?
For most sellers with a solid plan, yes: pricing at or just below market in Maple Valley draws the multiple offers that push your final number up. In Enumclaw, rising values favor a clean launch while demand is strong, and in Black Diamond a well-prepared, realistically priced home stands out against a longer inventory.
What should buyers do in this market?
Be pre-approved before you tour and expect competition in Maple Valley, act decisively in Enumclaw because values have been climbing quickly, and use Black Diamond's longer market times to make a well-structured offer carry more weight. Financing matters too: down payment assistance through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission can lower the cash you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
All figures are the most recent published by Redfin, based on MLS and public records, and the team reviews them before every listing and offer. Because medians are rounded and real estate data moves weekly, the team will confirm the current number for your specific area and price point.
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