Is 98597, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98597 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, 98597 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98597 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98597, WA

How much do homes in 98597, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$458,150

$254/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$28,150(+6.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98597 have sold for 6.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98597 was $458,150 in March 2024, up 6.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $254.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $285K$275K
-3.5%
2 $349.9K$359.5K
+2.7%
3 $420K$439.9K
+4.8%
4 $509.5K$519.9K
+2.1%
5+ $552K$527.5K
-4.4%

Summary: 98597 housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98597
+6.5%
98328
+1.9%
98576
-3.5%
98580
-5.1%

Housing Supply in 98597, WA

How many homes are available in 98597, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
171172+0.6%

Summary: The 98597 real estate market had 172 homes for sale in March 2024, a 0.6% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 2526
+4.0%
3 9295
+3.3%
4 4343
0.0%
5+ 107
-30.0%

Summary: The 98597 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 increased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
43430.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98597, you could pay more than the asking price. 67.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in 98597 in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 43 sold homes, 12% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98597, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98597, WA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
50 Days57 Days+12.8%

Summary: Homes in 98597 had an average of 57 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 12.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98597 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 43 homes were sold in 98597; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% 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 28 Days Ago

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