Is 98837, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98837 is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, 98837 was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98837 is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in 98837, WA

How much do homes in 98837, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$342,500

$220/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$12,250(-3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98837 have sold for 3.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98837 was $342,500 in March 2024, down 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $220.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $110K$215K
+95.5%
2 $238K$246.7K
+3.7%
3 $334.4K$330.5K
-1.2%
4 $414.9K$417.5K
+0.6%
5+ $541.1K$531.2K
-1.8%

Summary: 98837 housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 95.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98823
+1.3%
98851
-2.5%
98837
-3.5%

Housing Supply in 98837, WA

How many homes are available in 98837, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
147189+28.6%

Summary: The 98837 real estate market had 189 homes for sale in March 2024, a 28.6% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1110
-9.1%
3 91123
+35.2%
4 3748
+29.7%
5+ 88
0.0%

Summary: The 98837 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 decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 35.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
2530+20.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98837, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in 98837 in March 2024, up by 20.0% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 43% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98837, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98837, WA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
49 Days42 Days-14.8%

Summary: Homes in 98837 had an average of 42 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 14.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98837 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 30 homes were sold in 98837; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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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