Is 98251, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98251 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98251 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98251 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98251, WA

How much do homes in 98251, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$475,000

$359/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$10,000(+2.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98251 have sold for 2.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98251 was $475,000 in April 2024, up 2.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $359.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $480K$350K
-27.1%
2 $444K$465K
+4.7%
3 $450K$479K
+6.4%
4 $648.5K$566K
-12.7%
5+ --
N/A

Summary: 98251 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 27.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98019
+6.3%
98251
+2.2%
98294
+1.9%

Housing Supply in 98251, WA

How many homes are available in 98251, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1916-15.8%

Summary: The 98251 real estate market had 16 homes for sale in April 2024, a 15.8% decrease compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 41
-75.0%
3 1312
-7.7%
4 00
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The 98251 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 75%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
770.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98251, you could pay more than the asking price. 57.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in 98251 in April 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 7 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 57% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98251, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98251, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
45 Days10 Days-76.9%

Summary: Homes in 98251 had an average of 10 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 76.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98251 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 7 homes were sold in 98251; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% 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 6 Days Ago

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