Is 98042, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98042 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, 98042 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98042 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98042, WA

How much do homes in 98042, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$707,777

$343/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$64,277(+10.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98042 have sold for 10% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98042 was $707,777 in November 2024, up 10% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $343.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$300K
N/A
2 $419.9K$450K
+7.1%
3 $581.5K$635K
+9.2%
4 $743.7K$775K
+4.2%
5+ $775K$858.4K
+10.8%

Summary: 98042 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98042
+10.0%
98031
+3.8%
98058
+3.4%
98010
-1.8%
98092
-3.8%

Housing Supply in 98042, WA

How many homes are available in 98042, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
200172-14.0%

Summary: The 98042 real estate market had 172 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1111
0.0%
3 7968
-13.9%
4 7064
-8.6%
5+ 4029
-27.5%

Summary: The 98042 housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 27.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6644-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98042, expect to pay close to the asking price. 40.9% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 44 homes were sold or pending in 98042 in November 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 44 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 41% were sold at asking, and 23% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98042, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98042, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
35 Days55 Days+56.2%

Summary: Homes in 98042 had an average of 55 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 56.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98042 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 44 homes were sold in 98042; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 24 Days Ago

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