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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bellingham is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bellingham, WA

How much do homes in Bellingham, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$652,805

$399/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$35,213(+5.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bellingham have sold for 5.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bellingham was $652,805 in November 2024, up 5.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $399.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $318K$325K
+2.2%
2 $469.9K$465K
-1.0%
3 $624.8K$685K
+9.6%
4 $850K$851.6K
0.2%
5+ $825K$1.0M
+30.3%

Summary: Bellingham housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 30.3%.

Housing Supply in Bellingham, WA

How many homes are available in Bellingham, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
451439-2.7%

Summary: The Bellingham real estate market had 439 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 5053
+6.0%
2 106117
+10.4%
3 183166
-9.3%
4 8981
-9.0%
5+ 2322
-4.3%

Summary: The Bellingham housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
11081-26.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

40 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bellingham, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 81 homes were sold or pending in Bellingham in November 2024, down by 26.4% month-over-month. Of the 81 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bellingham, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
27 Days35 Days+28.4%

Summary: Homes in Bellingham had an average of 35 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 28.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 81 homes were sold in Bellingham; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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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