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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bellingham is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bellingham, WA

How much do homes in Bellingham, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$656,369

$396/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$46,369(+7.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bellingham have sold for 7.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bellingham was $656,369 in September 2024, up 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $396.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $318K$322.5K
+1.4%
2 $459.9K$470K
+2.2%
3 $622K$689K
+10.8%
4 $854.5K$855K
0.1%
5+ $797.5K$1.0M
+37.9%

Summary: Bellingham housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 37.9%.

Housing Supply in Bellingham, WA

How many homes are available in Bellingham, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
513508-1.0%

Summary: The Bellingham real estate market had 508 homes for sale in September 2024, a 1.0% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 4746
-2.1%
2 113115
+1.8%
3 225222
-1.3%
4 10199
-2.0%
5+ 2726
-3.7%

Summary: The Bellingham housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
141123-12.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

60 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bellingham, you may be able to get a good deal. 48.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 123 homes were sold or pending in Bellingham in September 2024, down by 12.8% month-over-month. Of the 123 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bellingham, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
24 Days24 Days-0.7%

Summary: Homes in Bellingham had an average of 24 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 0.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

88 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 123 homes were sold in Bellingham; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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