Is 98053, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98053 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98053 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98053 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98053, WA

How much do homes in 98053, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,340,000

$590/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$19,950(+1.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98053 have sold for 1.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98053 was $1,340,000 in April 2024, up 1.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $590.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $950K$1.0M
+6.6%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+7.9%
4 $1.8M$1.8M
-1.6%
5+ $2.3M$2.4M
+6.5%

Summary: 98053 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98074
+4.7%
98077
+1.8%
98053
+1.5%
98052
0%
98014
-3.0%

Housing Supply in 98053, WA

How many homes are available in 98053, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
6773+9.0%

Summary: The 98053 real estate market had 73 homes for sale in April 2024, a 9.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1717
0.0%
3 2328
+21.7%
4 2020
0.0%
5+ 78
+14.3%

Summary: The 98053 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2127+28.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98053, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in 98053 in April 2024, up by 28.6% month-over-month. Of the 27 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98053, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98053, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
10 Days8 Days-18.9%

Summary: Homes in 98053 had an average of 8 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 18.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98053 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 27 homes were sold in 98053; 93% of homes were sold within 30 days, 7% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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