$675,000
51708 Jasper Lane
Index, WA 98256
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sq ft · 0.49 acres
Index, WA Homes & Cabins for Sale
The newest listings in Index and the Mount Index Riversites from the NWMLS. Inventory here is tiny, so homes in nearby towns are shown too when Index is quiet.
- Median sale, past 2 years
- $505K
- Typical days, listing to closing
- 69
- Homes for sale right now
- 4
$1,090,000
51833 217th Place SE
Index, WA 98256
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,346 sq ft · 0.44 acres
$699,000
48308 River Park Drive
Index, WA 98256
1 bd · 1 ba · 806 sq ft · 0.42 acres
$1,450,000
15305 Index-Galena Road
Index, WA 98256
4 bd · 6 ba · 3,986 sq ft · 8.2 acres
The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Friday, November 13th, 2026 03:14:53 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Data services provided by IDX Broker
Also for sale nearby
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$495,000
14616 681st Avenue NE
Baring, WA 98224
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sq ft · 0.2 acres
$1,575,000
17903 642nd Avenue NE
Baring, WA 98224
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,268 sq ft · 0.72 acres
$389,000
17921 644th Avenue NE
Baring, WA 98251
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sq ft · 0.25 acres
$529,950
64464 NE 180th Street
Baring, WA 98224
3 bd · 1 ba · 870 sq ft · 0.32 acres
$649,000
64455 NE 180th Street
Baring, WA 98224
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sq ft · 0.22 acres
$529,000
206 17th Street
Gold Bar, WA 98251
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sq ft · 0.47 acres
The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Friday, November 13th, 2026 03:14:53 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Data services provided by IDX Broker
Buying in Index: what's different
Index is one of the smallest markets on the corridor, often only 2 to 8 homes listed at once and about a dozen sales over the past two years. Listings tend to either sell fast with competition or sit for three months or more, with not much in between. Over the past two years, time from listing to closing ran anywhere from about three weeks to five months, and the median sale was about $505K.
More than half of Index's homes were built before 1940, including original miners' houses. Some are beautifully kept and some need real work. The median sale works out to about $515 a square foot, higher than the towns around it, because people pay for the setting and there's so little to buy. River frontage pushes that further: small riverfront cabins under 1,000 square feet can list for close to $700K.
Across the river on the south side of Highway 2, the Mount Index Riversites is a gated community of about 166 properties along the South Fork Skykomish, with low HOA dues. It ranges from off-grid lots under $20K to finished riverfront homes that have sold for over $1 million. Only a couple dozen people live there full time; most are weekend cabins. Road access has been a problem before: a 2014 mudslide cut off the main road for months.
Expect cash to compete. In the upper valley, about a third of buyers pay cash, partly because older, seasonal and off-grid places can be hard to finance. If you're using a loan, talk to a lender who knows rural property before you write an offer.
What Index homes cost
Lots and rustic cabins
Under $20K to about $400K
Off-grid lots, rustic cabins and weekend places, many in the Mount Index Riversites.
Typical Index home
Median about $505K
Mostly pre-1940 homes in town; median about $515 per square foot.
Riverfront and larger homes
$650K to $1M+
River frontage, finished cabins and larger homes, in town or in the Riversites.
What to check before you buy in Index
Flood history
The North Fork Skykomish has flooded Index badly, including in 1980 and 2006, and the Riversites sit right on the South Fork. Some properties are in flood zones and insurance is a real cost.
Flood zones guideOld houses
Most homes predate 1940. Budget for foundations, wiring, heat and insulation, and get a thorough inspection.
Rural inspection red flagsSeptic and water
Homes in Index are on septic. Know the system's age and permit history, and whether the property is on the town's water system or its own source.
Well & septic guideRiversites rules and access
Know the Mount Index Riversites Community Club rules and dues, how the road and gate work, and what utilities a lot actually has.
Land buyer's guideWinter, the highway and the weekends
Snow and storms hit harder this far east, the 2022 Bolt Creek Fire burn scar can bring debris onto US-2 in heavy rain, and Sunday traffic heading back toward Seattle can back up in ski season and summer.
Winter access and value
Looking at a specific property? Run a free property pre-check for flood zone, wells, septic and more.
Index home buying FAQ
- How many homes are for sale in Index, WA?
- Usually very few, often 2 to 8 at a time. That's why this page also shows listings from nearby towns when Index has little on the market.
- What are the Mount Index Riversites?
- A gated private community of about 166 properties along the South Fork Skykomish River, across Highway 2 from town. Properties range from off-grid lots under $20K to riverfront homes over $1 million, and HOA dues are low.
- Are homes in Index in a flood zone?
- Some are. The North Fork Skykomish has flooded the town several times, so check the FEMA flood map and get a flood insurance quote before you make an offer.
- Can you get a mortgage on an Index cabin?
- Often, but not always. Seasonal, older and off-grid properties can be hard to finance, which is one reason about a third of upper-valley buyers pay cash. Talk to a lender who knows rural property early.
- What school district is Index in?
- Index has its own tiny school district, one of the smallest in the state, with a small elementary school in town. Older students go to Sultan Middle and Sultan High.
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