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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Tacoma is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Tacoma, WA

How much do homes in Tacoma, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$463,151

$311/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$4,944(+1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Tacoma have sold for 1.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Tacoma was $463,151 in April 2024, up 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $311.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $320K$330K
+3.1%
2 $380.7K$384.9K
+1.1%
3 $450K$455.4K
+1.2%
4 $535K$539.9K
+0.9%
5+ $645K$600K
-7.0%

Summary: Tacoma housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

University Place
+1.9%
Fircrest
+1.2%
Tacoma
+1.1%
Fife
-7.5%

Housing Supply in Tacoma, WA

How many homes are available in Tacoma, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
9021,031+14.3%

Summary: The Tacoma real estate market had 1,031 homes for sale in April 2024, a 14.3% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 3030
0.0%
2 183207
+13.1%
3 401459
+14.5%
4 215242
+12.6%
5+ 7393
+27.4%

Summary: The Tacoma housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
273293+7.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

78 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

76 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

139 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Tacoma, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 293 homes were sold or pending in Tacoma in April 2024, up by 7.3% month-over-month. Of the 293 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Tacoma, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
27 Days33 Days+19.9%

Summary: Homes in Tacoma had an average of 33 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 19.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

225 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

33 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

35 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 293 homes were sold in Tacoma; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 10 Days Ago

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