Is 98203, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98203 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, 98203 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98203 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98203, WA

How much do homes in 98203, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$640,000

$384/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$61,000(+10.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98203 have sold for 10.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98203 was $640,000 in November 2024, up 10.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $384.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $247.9K$325K
+31.1%
2 $427K$467K
+9.4%
3 $580K$637.3K
+9.9%
4 $699.5K$774.9K
+10.8%
5+ $872.5K$772.5K
-11.5%

Summary: 98203 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 31.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98208
+13.4%
98203
+10.5%
98204
+6.5%
98275
+3.5%
98201
+3.1%

Housing Supply in 98203, WA

How many homes are available in 98203, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
111103-7.2%

Summary: The 98203 real estate market had 103 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 2222
0.0%
3 4943
-12.2%
4 3232
0.0%
5+ 65
-16.7%

Summary: The 98203 housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.2%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2622-15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98203, you may be able to get a good deal. 40.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in 98203 in November 2024, down by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98203, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98203, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
23 Days38 Days+61.1%

Summary: Homes in 98203 had an average of 38 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 61.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98203 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 22 homes were sold in 98203; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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