Is 98296, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98296 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, 98296 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98296 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98296, WA

How much do homes in 98296, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,018,333

$436/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$67,858(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98296 have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98296 was $1,018,333 in December 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $436.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $540K$345K
-36.1%
2 $450K$609.9K
+35.6%
3 $825K$865K
+4.8%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+9.7%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+7.2%

Summary: 98296 housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 36.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 35.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98208
+15.8%
98077
+14.8%
98072
+10.6%
98012
+7.7%
98296
+7.1%

Housing Supply in 98296, WA

How many homes are available in 98296, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
121101-16.5%

Summary: The 98296 real estate market had 101 homes for sale in December 2024, a 16.5% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1615
-6.3%
3 3425
-26.5%
4 4435
-20.5%
5+ 2726
-3.7%

Summary: The 98296 housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4135-14.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98296, you may be able to get a good deal. 42.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 35 homes were sold or pending in 98296 in December 2024, down by 14.6% month-over-month. Of the 35 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 37% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98296, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98296, WA?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
44 Days42 Days-4.6%

Summary: Homes in 98296 had an average of 42 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 4.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98296 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 35 homes were sold in 98296; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 10 Days Ago

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