Is 98640, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing 98640 is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, 98640 was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

98640 is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in 98640, WA

How much do homes in 98640, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$330,000

$266/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$20,000(-5.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in 98640 have sold for 5.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98640 was $330,000 in November 2024, down 5.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $266.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $258K$232K
-10.1%
2 $330K$323.7K
-1.9%
3 $400K$409K
+2.3%
4 $650K$450K
-30.8%
5+ $649K-
N/A

Summary: 98640 housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Zip Codes

98631
+7.0%
98640
-5.7%

Housing Supply in 98640, WA

How many homes are available in 98640, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
127122-3.9%

Summary: The 98640 real estate market had 122 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1011
+10.0%
2 5952
-11.9%
3 4748
+2.1%
4 1010
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The 98640 housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1719+11.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in 98640, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in 98640 in November 2024, up by 11.8% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 47% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98640, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98640, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
112 Days51 Days-54.1%

Summary: Homes in 98640 had an average of 51 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 54.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in 98640 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 19 homes were sold in 98640; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 17 Days Ago

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