Is 98201, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98201 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98201 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98201 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98201, WA

How much do homes in 98201, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$540,000

$351/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$25,000(+4.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98201 have sold for 4.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98201 was $540,000 in April 2024, up 4.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $351.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $334K$317K
-5.1%
2 $459K$450K
-2.0%
3 $530K$562.5K
+6.1%
4 $630K$639.9K
+1.6%
5+ $731.2K$925K
+26.5%

Summary: 98201 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 26.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98258
+7.4%
98201
+4.9%
98203
+4.3%
98270
+1.8%

Housing Supply in 98201, WA

How many homes are available in 98201, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
5673+30.4%

Summary: The 98201 real estate market had 73 homes for sale in April 2024, a 30.4% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 86
-25.0%
2 1924
+26.3%
3 1730
+76.5%
4 109
-10.0%
5+ 24
+100.0%

Summary: The 98201 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 26.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 76.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2220-9.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98201, you could pay more than the asking price. 45% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in 98201 in April 2024, down by 9.1% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98201, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98201, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
12 Days15 Days+20.8%

Summary: Homes in 98201 had an average of 15 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 20.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

17 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98201 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 20 homes were sold in 98201; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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