Is 98408, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98408 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, 98408 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98408 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98408, WA

How much do homes in 98408, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$420,000

$293/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$9,250(+2.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98408 have sold for 2.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98408 was $420,000 in April 2024, up 2.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $293.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $298.4K$350K
+17.3%
2 $369.2K$370K
0.2%
3 $422K$425K
+0.7%
4 $485K$480K
-1.0%
5+ $500K$515K
+3.0%

Summary: 98408 housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98418
+4.4%
98408
+2.3%
98409
-0.3%
98404
-2.4%

Housing Supply in 98408, WA

How many homes are available in 98408, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7494+27.0%

Summary: The 98408 real estate market had 94 homes for sale in April 2024, a 27.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 1218
+50.0%
3 4047
+17.5%
4 1620
+25.0%
5+ 59
+80.0%

Summary: The 98408 housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 80%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2327+17.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98408, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in 98408 in April 2024, up by 17.4% month-over-month. Of the 27 sold homes, 15% were sold under asking, 37% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98408, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98408, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
30 Days8 Days-71.3%

Summary: Homes in 98408 had an average of 8 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 71.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

24 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98408 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 27 homes were sold in 98408; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 Apr 1, 2024

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