Is 98253, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98253 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, 98253 was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

98253 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98253, WA

How much do homes in 98253, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$705,000

$397/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$7,000(-1.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98253 have sold for 1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98253 was $705,000 in November 2024, down 1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $397.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $400K$750K
+87.5%
2 $675K$522K
-22.7%
3 $1.0M$837K
-22.1%
4 $1.5M$1.2M
-22.1%
5+ --
N/A

Summary: 98253 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 87.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 22.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98249
-0.9%
98253
-1.0%
98239
-13.4%

Housing Supply in 98253, WA

How many homes are available in 98253, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1110-9.1%

Summary: The 98253 real estate market had 10 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 65
-16.7%
3 44
0.0%
4 00
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The 98253 housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
32-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98253, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in 98253 in November 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 50% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98253, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98253, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
197 Days72 Days-63.5%

Summary: Homes in 98253 had an average of 72 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 63.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98253 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 2 homes were sold in 98253; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 50% 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 18 Days Ago

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