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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Auburn is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Auburn, WA

How much do homes in Auburn, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$595,000

$324/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$3,750(+0.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Auburn have sold for 0.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Auburn was $595,000 in October 2024, up 0.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $324.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $212.5K$292.5K
+37.6%
2 $375.5K$395K
+5.2%
3 $544.6K$555.1K
+1.9%
4 $675K$696.9K
+3.3%
5+ $760K$799.9K
+5.3%

Summary: Auburn housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 37.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Algona
+9.7%
Federal Way-Auburn
+5.4%
Kent
+4.9%
Auburn
+0.6%
Pacific
-3.7%

Housing Supply in Auburn, WA

How many homes are available in Auburn, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
397404+1.8%

Summary: The Auburn real estate market had 404 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 59
+80.0%
2 5366
+24.5%
3 160155
-3.1%
4 135128
-5.2%
5+ 4446
+4.5%

Summary: The Auburn housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 80%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 24.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
102110+7.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

50 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

31 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Auburn, you may be able to get a good deal. 45.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 110 homes were sold or pending in Auburn in October 2024, up by 7.8% month-over-month. Of the 110 sold homes, 45% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Auburn, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
25 Days39 Days+59.0%

Summary: Homes in Auburn had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 59% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

63 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 110 homes were sold in Auburn; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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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