Is 98204, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98204 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98204 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98204 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98204, WA

How much do homes in 98204, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$515,000

$366/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$25,000(+5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98204 have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98204 was $515,000 in April 2024, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $366.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $262.4K$260K
-0.9%
2 $350K$350K
0.0%
3 $531.2K$614.9K
+15.8%
4 $689.9K$689.9K
0%
5+ $709.9K$697.5K
-1.8%

Summary: 98204 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98204
+5.1%
98087
+4.7%
98203
+4.3%
98275
-0.2%
98208
-4.7%

Housing Supply in 98204, WA

How many homes are available in 98204, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
85122+43.5%

Summary: The 98204 real estate market had 122 homes for sale in April 2024, a 43.5% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 66
0.0%
2 2638
+46.2%
3 3152
+67.7%
4 1823
+27.8%
5+ 43
-25.0%

Summary: The 98204 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 increased by 46.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 67.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 27.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1343+230.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98204, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in 98204 in April 2024, up by 230.8% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 16% were sold under asking, 37% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98204, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98204, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
22 Days18 Days-18.5%

Summary: Homes in 98204 had an average of 18 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 18.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

40 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 98204 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 43 homes were sold in 98204; 93% of homes were sold within 30 days, 5% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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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