Is Federal Way, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Federal Way is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Federal Way, WA

How much do homes in Federal Way, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$599,529

$321/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$47,490(+8.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Federal Way have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Federal Way was $599,529 in November 2024, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $321.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $231.2K$240.7K
+4.1%
2 $320K$320K
0.0%
3 $530K$575K
+8.5%
4 $654.6K$699.9K
+6.9%
5+ $725K$775K
+6.9%

Summary: Federal Way housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Federal Way
+8.6%
Des Moines
+6.2%
Federal Way-Auburn
+5.3%
Auburn
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Federal Way, WA

How many homes are available in Federal Way, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
307289-5.9%

Summary: The Federal Way real estate market had 289 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1313
0.0%
2 6569
+6.2%
3 123118
-4.1%
4 6456
-12.5%
5+ 4233
-21.4%

Summary: The Federal Way 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 increased by 6.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 21.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
7760-22.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Federal Way, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 60 homes were sold or pending in Federal Way in November 2024, down by 22.1% month-over-month. Of the 60 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Federal Way, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
25 Days40 Days+57.3%

Summary: Homes in Federal Way had an average of 40 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 57.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

31 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 60 homes were sold in Federal Way; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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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