Real Estate Investing in Montesano, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,630 • Grays Harbor County

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Should you buy in Montesano, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.6% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $395,214
Avg Monthly Rent $1,500
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Montesano Real Estate

Montesano (Washington) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Montesano is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 2.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Market conditions in Montesano are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Montesano a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$395,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Aberdeen, WA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
2/2
77 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Aberdeen, WA metro
77
Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Montesano, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montesano, WA

Are homes affordable in Montesano, WA?

Homes in Montesano, WA typically sell near $395K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

What is the typical renter like in Montesano, WA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Montesano, WA. The rental market absorbs $1,500/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What type of investing works in Montesano, WA?

Montesano, WA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($395K prices, $1,500/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is Montesano, WA good for landlords?

Landlord-friendliness in Montesano, WA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Montesano, WA?

Montesano, WA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $395K price point reasonable to enter.

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