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 April 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

$545,780

$291/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$38,888(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Olympia have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Olympia was $545,780 in April 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $291.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $266.5K$312K
+17.1%
2 $415K$435K
+4.8%
3 $500K$519.6K
+3.9%
4 $575K$623.8K
+8.5%
5+ $610.8K$606.2K
-0.8%

Summary: Olympia housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Olympia
+7.7%
Tumwater
+2.0%
Lacey
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Olympia, WA

How many homes are available in Olympia, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
403478+18.6%

Summary: The Olympia real estate market had 478 homes for sale in April 2024, a 18.6% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1013
+30.0%
2 5673
+30.4%
3 213237
+11.3%
4 96121
+26.0%
5+ 2834
+21.4%

Summary: The Olympia housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 30%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 30.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 26%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
104120+15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

29 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

46 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Olympia, you could pay more than the asking price. 38.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 120 homes were sold or pending in Olympia in April 2024, up by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 120 sold homes, 24% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and 38% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
35 Days30 Days-11.9%

Summary: Homes in Olympia had an average of 30 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 11.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

91 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 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 April 2024, 120 homes were sold in Olympia; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% 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.

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