Is 98204, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98204 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, 98204 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98204 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98204, WA

How much do homes in 98204, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$532,250

$378/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$32,250(+6.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98204 have sold for 6.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98204 was $532,250 in November 2024, up 6.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $378.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $265K$260K
-1.9%
2 $349.9K$352K
+0.6%
3 $549.8K$599.9K
+9.1%
4 $689.9K$774.9K
+12.3%
5+ $685K$1.1M
+65.4%

Summary: 98204 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 65.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98208
+13.4%
98203
+10.5%
98204
+6.5%
98275
+3.5%
98087
+1.9%

Housing Supply in 98204, WA

How many homes are available in 98204, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
120121+0.8%

Summary: The 98204 real estate market had 121 homes for sale in November 2024, a 0.8% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 4947
-4.1%
3 5355
+3.8%
4 1617
+6.3%
5+ 10
-100.0%

Summary: The 98204 housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2431+29.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98204, expect to pay close to the asking price. 45.2% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 31 homes were sold or pending in 98204 in November 2024, up by 29.2% month-over-month. Of the 31 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 45% were sold at asking, and 16% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98204, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98204, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
16 Days25 Days+57.5%

Summary: Homes in 98204 had an average of 25 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 57.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98204 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 31 homes were sold in 98204; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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 25 Days Ago

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