Is 98542, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98542 is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, 98542 has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98542 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in 98542, WA

How much do homes in 98542, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$539,950

$316/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$124,950(+30.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98542 have sold for 30.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98542 was $539,950 in November 2024, up 30.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $316.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $370K$225K
-39.2%
3 $468K$579.9K
+23.9%
4 --
N/A
5+ $567K-
N/A

Summary: 98542 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 39.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 23.9%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98542
+30.1%
98596
+7.3%
98591
-6.6%

Housing Supply in 98542, WA

How many homes are available in 98542, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
550.0%

Summary: The 98542 real estate market had 5 homes for sale in November 2024, the same as October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

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

Summary: The 98542 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 remained the same, 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
03+100.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were 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 98542, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in 98542 in November 2024, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98542, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98542, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
104 Days82 Days-20.5%

Summary: Homes in 98542 had an average of 82 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 20.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in 98542 are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 3 homes were sold in 98542; 33% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 67% 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 4 Days Ago

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