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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rochester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Rochester, WA

How much do homes in Rochester, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$487,499

$285/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$2,499(+0.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Rochester have sold for 0.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rochester was $487,499 in April 2024, up 0.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $285.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $364.9K$319K
-12.6%
3 $485K$486.2K
0.3%
4 $592.5K$599.9K
+1.3%
5+ -$599.9K
N/A

Summary: Rochester housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bunker
+1.0%
Rochester
0.5%
Thurston South
0.5%

Housing Supply in Rochester, WA

How many homes are available in Rochester, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3035+16.7%

Summary: The Rochester real estate market had 35 homes for sale in April 2024, a 16.7% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 22
0.0%
3 2227
+22.7%
4 55
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Rochester 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 22.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
118-27.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rochester, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Rochester in April 2024, down by 27.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rochester, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
52 Days43 Days-17.5%

Summary: Homes in Rochester had an average of 43 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 17.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

6 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were 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 April 2024, 8 homes were sold in Rochester; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% 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 14 Days Ago

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