Is 98198, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98198 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, 98198 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98198 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98198, WA

How much do homes in 98198, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$562,816

$367/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$9,150(+1.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98198 have sold for 1.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98198 was $562,816 in March 2024, up 1.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $367.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $282.5K$285K
+0.9%
2 $415K$411.5K
-0.8%
3 $560K$580.9K
+3.7%
4 $710K$640K
-9.9%
5+ $849K$785K
-7.5%

Summary: 98198 housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98188
+3.7%
98198
+1.7%
98032
-2.0%
98166
-3.8%
98148
-5.5%

Housing Supply in 98198, WA

How many homes are available in 98198, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
87870.0%

Summary: The 98198 real estate market had 87 homes for sale in March 2024, the same as February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 41
-75.0%
2 2626
0.0%
3 3334
+3.0%
4 1719
+11.8%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The 98198 housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 75%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
2223+4.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98198, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in 98198 in March 2024, up by 4.5% month-over-month. Of the 23 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98198, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98198, WA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
60 Days13 Days-77.3%

Summary: Homes in 98198 had an average of 13 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 77.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 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 98198 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 23 homes were sold in 98198; 91% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% 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 22 Days Ago

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