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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rochester is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2022

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

Key Takeaway

Rochester 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

How much do homes in Rochester, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$479,900

$289/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

-$5,100(-1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Rochester have sold for 1.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rochester was $479,900 in August 2023, down 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $289.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $350K$402.4K
+15.0%
3 $485K$475K
-2.1%
4 $550K$615K
+11.8%
5+ $590K-
N/A

Summary: Rochester housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bunker
0.0%
Thurston South
-0.9%
Rochester
-1.1%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in Rochester, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
3549+40.0%

Summary: The Rochester real estate market had 49 homes for sale in August 2023, a 40.0% increase compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 23
+50.0%
3 2435
+45.8%
4 79
+28.6%
5+ 22
0.0%

Summary: The Rochester housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 45.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
78+14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rochester, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Rochester in August 2023, up by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
24 Days32 Days+30.3%

Summary: Homes in Rochester had an average of 32 days on market in Aug 2023, up by 30.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During August 2023, 8 homes were sold in Rochester; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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 22 Days Ago

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