Is 98203, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98203 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, 98203 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98203 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98203, WA

How much do homes in 98203, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$586,333

$381/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$13,666(-2.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98203 have sold for 2.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98203 was $586,333 in March 2024, down 2.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $381.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $389K$275K
-29.3%
2 $427K$440K
+3.0%
3 $580K$592.5K
+2.2%
4 $719.9K$750K
+4.2%
5+ $862.5K$872.5K
+1.2%

Summary: 98203 housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 29.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98204
+5.1%
98201
+2.9%
98203
-2.3%
98275
-4.0%
98208
-8.0%

Housing Supply in 98203, WA

How many homes are available in 98203, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
6577+18.5%

Summary: The 98203 real estate market had 77 homes for sale in March 2024, a 18.5% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 53
-40.0%
2 2122
+4.8%
3 1826
+44.4%
4 1516
+6.7%
5+ 610
+66.7%

Summary: The 98203 housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 40%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 44.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 66.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
2228+27.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98203, you could pay more than the asking price. 39.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in 98203 in March 2024, up by 27.3% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98203, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98203, WA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
48 Days31 Days-33.6%

Summary: Homes in 98203 had an average of 31 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 33.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

17 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98203 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 28 homes were sold in 98203; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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 18 Days Ago

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