Is 98208, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98208 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98208 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98208 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98208, WA

How much do homes in 98208, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$685,000

$396/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$33,750(-4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98208 have sold for 4.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98208 was $685,000 in April 2024, down 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $396.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $242.5K$305K
+25.8%
2 $437.5K$519.9K
+18.9%
3 $675.6K$654.5K
-3.1%
4 $798K$845K
+5.9%
5+ $889.9K$935K
+5.1%

Summary: 98208 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98204
+5.1%
98087
+4.7%
98012
+4.5%
98296
-0.5%
98208
-4.7%

Housing Supply in 98208, WA

How many homes are available in 98208, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
118135+14.4%

Summary: The 98208 real estate market had 135 homes for sale in April 2024, a 14.4% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 1817
-5.6%
3 6578
+20.0%
4 2526
+4.0%
5+ 711
+57.1%

Summary: The 98208 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 decreased by 5.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 57.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3854+42.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98208, you could pay more than the asking price. 59.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 54 homes were sold or pending in 98208 in April 2024, up by 42.1% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 59% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98208, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98208, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
38 Days26 Days-29.8%

Summary: Homes in 98208 had an average of 26 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 29.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

46 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98208 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 54 homes were sold in 98208; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 6% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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 7 Days Ago

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