Is 98230, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98230 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, 98230 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98230 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98230, WA

How much do homes in 98230, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$550,000

$352/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$40,000(+7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98230 have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98230 was $550,000 in October 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $352.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $215K$246K
+14.4%
2 $389.7K$416K
+6.7%
3 $530K$611K
+15.3%
4 $636.5K$820.7K
+29.0%
5+ $800K$799.9K
0%

Summary: 98230 housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98230
+7.8%
98248
+7.7%
98264
+5.3%

Housing Supply in 98230, WA

How many homes are available in 98230, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
213218+2.3%

Summary: The 98230 real estate market had 218 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1316
+23.1%
2 5751
-10.5%
3 91104
+14.3%
4 4439
-11.4%
5+ 88
0.0%

Summary: The 98230 housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4439-11.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98230, you may be able to get a good deal. 46.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 39 homes were sold or pending in 98230 in October 2024, down by 11.4% month-over-month. Of the 39 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98230, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98230, WA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
62 Days42 Days-31.5%

Summary: Homes in 98230 had an average of 42 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 31.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98230 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 39 homes were sold in 98230; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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 16 Days Ago

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