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Washington County, Indiana Housing Market Q3 2026: Median Price $199,900

Washington County, IN Q3 2026: median sold price $199,900 (down 0.8% YoY) and 5.2 months of supply (Southern Indiana MLS). What it means for buyers and sellers.

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Fall street scene in Washington County, Indiana

Washington County, Indiana's median sold price was $199,900 in Q3 2026 (down 0.8% year over year, YoY). There were 106 active listings (up 45.2% YoY) and 5.2 months of supply. 50.85% of sales included seller concessions. Listings jumped, supply is the highest of the five counties, and the median price slipped slightly.

This post covers Washington County, Indiana (Salem, Pekin and Campbellsburg), using Southern Indiana MLS, third-quarter data, Q3 2017 to 2026.

Line chart of Washington County, Indiana Q3 median sold price by year, 2026 at $199,900

What is the median home price in Washington County, Indiana in 2026?

Washington County's Q3 2026 median sold price was $199,900, down 0.8% year over year (YoY) from $201,500 in Q3 2025 (Southern Indiana MLS). In Q3 2017 it was $93,000. The median is the middle sale: half sold for more, half for less.

Measure Q3 2025 Q3 2026 Change (YoY)
Median sold price $201,500 $199,900 -0.8%
Average sold price $238,507 $222,111 -6.9%
Homes sold 229 234 +2.2%
Median days on market 61 65 +6.6%
Sale-to-list ratio 96.99% 98.98% +2.1%
Share of sales with concessions 46.72% 50.85% +8.8%
Active listings (Oct snapshot) 73 106 +45.2%
Months of supply (Oct snapshot) 3.93 5.2 +32.1%

Source: Southern Indiana MLS, third-quarter data, Q3 2017 to 2026.

Is Washington County, Indiana a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Washington County had 5.2 months of supply as of October 13, 2026 (up 32.1% year over year, YoY). Months of supply is how long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. A lower number usually favors sellers, and a higher number gives buyers more room. The county had 106 active listings (up 45.2% YoY). In short, the story here is the most supply of the five counties and the only price dip.

Bar chart of Washington County, Indiana months of supply each October, 5.2 in 2026

Are sellers in Washington County paying concessions?

Yes. 50.85% of Washington County sales in Q3 2026 included seller concessions (up 8.8% year over year, YoY). A concession is money or credit the seller gives toward the buyer's costs. It is common, so buyers can ask, and sellers can plan for it.

How long are homes taking to sell in Washington County?

Washington County homes took a median of 65 days on market in Q3 2026, and an average of 86 days (Southern Indiana MLS). Homes sold for 98.98% of list price on average. 234 homes sold in the quarter.

What else stands out in the Washington County data?

  • Washington County had 106 active listings on October 13, 2026 (up 45.2% YoY), the biggest jump of the five counties.
  • The average sold price fell to $222,111 (down 6.9% YoY).
  • Washington is a small market (under 400 sales a quarter), so percentage changes can swing more.

What does this mean for buyers and sellers in Washington County?

If you're buying

  1. Compare each home's days on market to the 65 day county median. A longer wait can mean more room to talk.
  2. Ask about concessions. 50.85% of sales had them in Q3 2026.
  3. Ask your Real Estate Agent for data on the exact area and price range you want. County numbers are a starting point.

If you're selling

  1. Price with 106 active listings in mind. Buyers can compare.
  2. Plan for a concession request in your numbers.
  3. Expect a timeline closer to 65 to 86 days than a quick weekend sale.

Read the full Southern Indiana 5-county comparison, and see the other county posts: Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County, Scott County. You may also like how local market knowledge affects a home sale and closing cost help from sellers.

Quick FAQ

What was the median home price in Washington County, Indiana in Q3 2026? $199,900, down 0.8% year over year (YoY) from Q3 2025, according to Southern Indiana MLS data.

How many months of supply does Washington County have? 5.2 months as of October 13, 2026, according to Southern Indiana MLS data.

Do sellers still pay concessions? In Washington County, 50.85% of Q3 2026 sales included seller concessions, according to Southern Indiana MLS data.

How long does it take to sell a home in Washington County? The median was 65 days on market in Q3 2026 and the average was 86 days, according to Southern Indiana MLS data.

Key takeaways

  • Washington County's Q3 2026 median sold price was $199,900 (down 0.8% YoY).
  • Months of supply was 5.2 as of October 13, 2026.
  • 50.85% of sales included seller concessions.
  • Median days on market was 65.
  • This is general information. Every home and neighborhood is different.

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Data note: Source: Southern Indiana MLS, third-quarter data, Q3 2017 to 2026. Third-quarter sales data by year. Latest on-market snapshot: October 13, 2026. Information not verified or guaranteed by the MLS.

External source: Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.

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