Is 98501, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98501 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98501 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98501 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98501, WA

How much do homes in 98501, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$544,000

$281/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$18,168(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98501 have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98501 was $544,000 in April 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $281.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $315K$299.9K
-4.8%
2 $389.8K$390K
0.0%
3 $510K$518.5K
+1.7%
4 $612.5K$620K
+1.2%
5+ $670K$635K
-5.2%

Summary: 98501 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98506
+9.3%
98512
+5.5%
98501
+3.5%
98503
-0.2%
98513
-0.2%

Housing Supply in 98501, WA

How many homes are available in 98501, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
118144+22.0%

Summary: The 98501 real estate market had 144 homes for sale in April 2024, a 22.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 1322
+69.2%
3 5466
+22.2%
4 3539
+11.4%
5+ 1515
0.0%

Summary: The 98501 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 69.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2336+56.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98501, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 36 homes were sold or pending in 98501 in April 2024, up by 56.5% month-over-month. Of the 36 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98501, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98501, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
30 Days23 Days-24.7%

Summary: Homes in 98501 had an average of 23 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 24.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

28 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98501 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 36 homes were sold in 98501; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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