Is 98126, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98126 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98126 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98126 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98126, WA

How much do homes in 98126, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$735,000

$493/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$5,000(+0.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98126 have sold for 0.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98126 was $735,000 in April 2024, up 0.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $493.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $330K$325K
-1.5%
2 $605K$625K
+3.3%
3 $775K$794.7K
+2.5%
4 $930K$1.2M
+36.8%
5+ $1.2M$1.3M
+4.4%

Summary: 98126 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 36.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98136
+5.1%
98116
+2.7%
98106
+0.8%
98126
+0.7%

Housing Supply in 98126, WA

How many homes are available in 98126, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7186+21.1%

Summary: The 98126 real estate market had 86 homes for sale in April 2024, a 21.1% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 13
+200.0%
2 3036
+20.0%
3 2028
+40.0%
4 1816
-11.1%
5+ 23
+50.0%

Summary: The 98126 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 200%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2730+11.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98126, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in 98126 in April 2024, up by 11.1% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98126, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98126, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
17 Days8 Days-50.3%

Summary: Homes in 98126 had an average of 8 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 50.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

28 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 98126 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 30 homes were sold in 98126; 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.

Report Updated 9 Days Ago

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