Is 98043, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98043 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, 98043 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98043 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98043, WA

How much do homes in 98043, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$649,900

$468/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$22,400(+3.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98043 have sold for 3.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98043 was $649,900 in October 2024, up 3.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $468.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $322K$332.2K
+3.2%
2 $455.5K$460K
+1.0%
3 $639.9K$672.5K
+5.1%
4 $765K$817.5K
+6.9%
5+ $790K$1.0M
+28.2%

Summary: 98043 housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98026
+22.8%
98155
+10.6%
98036
+6.7%
98043
+3.6%

Housing Supply in 98043, WA

How many homes are available in 98043, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4947-4.1%

Summary: The 98043 real estate market had 47 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.1% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 1816
-11.1%
3 1920
+5.3%
4 68
+33.3%
5+ 53
-40.0%

Summary: The 98043 housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2013-35.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98043, expect to pay close to the asking price. 38.5% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in 98043 in October 2024, down by 35.0% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98043, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98043, WA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
29 Days29 Days-2.7%

Summary: Homes in 98043 had an average of 29 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 2.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98043 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 13 homes were sold in 98043; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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 13 Days Ago

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