Is King County, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing King County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in King County, WA

How much do homes in King County, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$853,146

$511/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$59,741(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in King County have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in King County was $853,146 in September 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $511.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $401K$415K
+3.5%
2 $599.6K$623.6K
+4.0%
3 $784.8K$835.8K
+6.5%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+11.3%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+14.0%

Summary: King County housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Chelan County
+8.0%
King County
+7.5%
Pierce County
+4.8%
Snohomish County
+4.5%
Kittitas County
-3.8%

Housing Supply in King County, WA

How many homes are available in King County, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
8,1349,069+11.5%

Summary: The King County real estate market had 9,069 homes for sale in September 2024, a 11.5% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 661789
+19.4%
2 1,7942,079
+15.9%
3 2,5572,839
+11.0%
4 2,1262,289
+7.7%
5+ 9961,073
+7.7%

Summary: The King County housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 19.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
2,2371,818-18.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

793 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

510 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

515 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in King County, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,818 homes were sold or pending in King County in September 2024, down by 18.7% month-over-month. Of the 1,818 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for King County, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
26 Days29 Days+12.9%

Summary: Homes in King County had an average of 29 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 12.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,224 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

443 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

151 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 1818 homes were sold in King County; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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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