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Before putting your home up in Seattle, WA - April 2026

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If you are wondering where to set your asking price in Seattle, WA, I would begin with what buyers actually paid, not with guesswork. Over the previous 30 days, a typical closed price was $830,000, and that is the number I would use firs...
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I would price from recent closings, not from hopeful chatter

If you are wondering where to set your asking price in Seattle, WA, I would begin with what buyers actually paid, not with guesswork. Over the previous 30 days, a typical closed price was $830,000, and that is the number I would use first when deciding whether your next move is to list now or wait.
Recent closings in Seattle, WA point to a typical sale price of $830,000 over the previous 30 days. Over that same period, the typical closed price was 0.3% higher than the month before, with 501 properties closing and total closed dollar volume at $510,036,460. For a seller, that tells me pricing discipline still matters. A market can support solid values and still punish overpricing, especially when the typical estimated home value was $845,900 recently, which is slightly above the typical closed price, so I would not confuse broad value estimates with the number a specific buyer is ready to pay. Start with the strongest recent comparable sales you can justify. Price for the market that closed, not the market you wish you had. Decide now whether your goal is speed, top-dollar positioning, or a balance of both, because that choice should shape every pricing move from day one.
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Thursday, April 16, 2026

New Justice Exhibit Opens

A new exhibit, Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State, opens today in the Central Library's Level 8 Gallery. The multimedia project examines how court-imposed fines, fees, and restitution can continue to shape people's lives long after sentencing. The exhibit runs through July 26 and adds an important civic conversation to the library's spring calendar.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Children's Friendship Festival

The International Children's Friendship Festival comes to Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion at 11:00 a.m., and it is free to attend. This longtime family event celebrates youth, culture, and community spirit, making it an easy and cheerful option for households looking for something welcoming and citywide during the weekend.

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Finance Committee Session

Seattle Public Schools has a Finance and Audit Committee meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Community members who follow district budgeting, oversight, and accountability may want to keep an eye on this one. It is one of the clearest points in the month for residents to stay informed about how school system finances are being reviewed before larger decisions move ahead.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

School Board Meets

The Seattle Public Schools board holds its regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. This is a key date for families, staff, and neighbors tracking district decisions as schools return from spring break and move toward the end of the academic year. If you want a better sense of what is ahead for students and school operations, this meeting is worth noting.

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