Is 98253, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98253 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, 98253 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98253 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98253, WA

How much do homes in 98253, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$712,000

$454/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$33,000(-4.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98253 have sold for 4.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98253 was $712,000 in March 2024, down 4.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $454.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 -$706K
N/A
2 $675K$662K
-1.9%
3 $812K$1.1M
+35.5%
4 $900K$1.4M
+57.2%
5+ --
N/A

Summary: 98253 housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 35.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 57.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98239
+2.3%
98249
+1.7%
98253
-4.4%

Housing Supply in 98253, WA

How many homes are available in 98253, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1514-6.7%

Summary: The 98253 real estate market had 14 homes for sale in March 2024, a 6.7% decrease compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1212
0.0%
3 11
0.0%
4 10
-100.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The 98253 housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
440.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98253, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in 98253 in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 4 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98253, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98253, WA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
149 Days77 Days-47.9%

Summary: Homes in 98253 had an average of 77 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 47.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98253 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 4 homes were sold in 98253; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% 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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