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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ellensburg is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg, WA

How much do homes in Ellensburg, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$455,497

$262/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$24,169(-5.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ellensburg have sold for 5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ellensburg was $455,497 in October 2024, down 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $262.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $244.5K$385K
+57.5%
2 $350K$333.7K
-4.6%
3 $465K$467.5K
0.5%
4 $565.1K$449K
-20.6%
5+ $580K$509.9K
-12.1%

Summary: Ellensburg housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 57.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Manastash Ridge
+10.9%
Ellensburg
-5.0%
Northeast Kittitas
-10.4%

Housing Supply in Ellensburg, WA

How many homes are available in Ellensburg, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
196181-7.7%

Summary: The Ellensburg real estate market had 181 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.7% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 47
+75.0%
2 3129
-6.5%
3 9086
-4.4%
4 5446
-14.8%
5+ 1713
-23.5%

Summary: The Ellensburg housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 75%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5728-50.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ellensburg, you may be able to get a good deal. 46.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in Ellensburg in October 2024, down by 50.9% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 18% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ellensburg, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
70 Days53 Days-25.1%

Summary: Homes in Ellensburg had an average of 53 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 25.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 28 homes were sold in Ellensburg; 39% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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