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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Olympia is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Olympia, WA

How much do homes in Olympia, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$545,358

$289/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$42,317(+8.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Olympia have sold for 8.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Olympia was $545,358 in March 2024, up 8.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $289.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $266.5K$313K
+17.4%
2 $415K$435K
+4.8%
3 $500K$519.1K
+3.8%
4 $575K$620K
+7.8%
5+ $618.3K$603K
-2.5%

Summary: Olympia housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Olympia
+8.4%
Tumwater
+3.4%
Lacey
-0.9%

Housing Supply in Olympia, WA

How many homes are available in Olympia, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
362400+10.5%

Summary: The Olympia real estate market had 400 homes for sale in March 2024, a 10.5% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 910
+11.1%
2 5259
+13.5%
3 184209
+13.6%
4 9095
+5.6%
5+ 2727
0.0%

Summary: The Olympia housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
90100+11.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

31 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

39 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Olympia, expect to pay close to the asking price. 39% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 100 homes were sold or pending in Olympia in March 2024, up by 11.1% month-over-month. Of the 100 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 39% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Olympia, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
45 Days42 Days-5.8%

Summary: Homes in Olympia had an average of 42 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 5.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

67 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 100 homes were sold in Olympia; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% 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 17 Days Ago

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