Is 98053, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98053 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, 98053 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98053 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98053, WA

How much do homes in 98053, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,385,833

$608/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$35,833(+2.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98053 have sold for 2.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98053 was $1,385,833 in October 2024, up 2.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $608.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$384.9K
N/A
2 $990K$1.1M
+13.0%
3 $1.2M$1.1M
-2.8%
4 $1.8M$1.8M
0.3%
5+ $1.9M$2.6M
+35.6%

Summary: 98053 housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 35.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98052
+15.6%
98014
+14.5%
98077
+11.1%
98074
+10.9%
98053
+2.7%

Housing Supply in 98053, WA

How many homes are available in 98053, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
8687+1.2%

Summary: The 98053 real estate market had 87 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 2324
+4.3%
3 2929
0.0%
4 2730
+11.1%
5+ 53
-40.0%

Summary: The 98053 housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
30300.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98053, you may be able to get a good deal. 46.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in 98053 in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 30 sold homes, 47% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98053, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98053, WA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
22 Days16 Days-28.9%

Summary: Homes in 98053 had an average of 16 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 28.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

23 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98053 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 30 homes were sold in 98053; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% 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 13 Days Ago

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