The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99371 sells for about $175,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 99371 — Washtucna
The housing market in 99371 remains stable with very low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a small rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation over the last decade, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with historical trends.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, agricultural workers, or retirees looking for affordability away from major metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99371, Adams County WA
Crime rates in Washtucna are generally low, consistent with the rural nature of Adams County and significantly lower than regional urban centers.
The area is served by the Washtucna School District, which provides small-class-size education typical of rural Washington communities.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and standard wind exposure; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate drainage areas.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by dryland wheat farming and agricultural support services, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Adams County based on local millage rates; there is no state personal income tax in Washington.
Commutes are primarily local or involve long-distance travel to regional hubs like Ritzville or the Tri-Cities via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to regional parks and open spaces in the Palouse region.
The rental market is very thin with limited inventory, primarily serving local agricultural workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, specifically large-scale wheat production and related logistics.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure in this rural ZIP.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this area.
The Adams County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated revaluation cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments.
Net domestic migration for the state remains positive, though rural Adams County experiences slow, stable population trends.
Washington is a deed-of-trust state, generally utilizing non-judicial foreclosure processes with specific notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real property transfer disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space serving the town center.
Regional trail system accessible for hiking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.