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 October 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

$596,688

$318/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$46,688(+8.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Federal Way have sold for 8.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Federal Way was $596,688 in October 2024, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $318.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $230K$235K
+2.2%
2 $320K$315K
-1.6%
3 $530K$575K
+8.5%
4 $654.3K$699.9K
+7.0%
5+ $724.9K$775K
+6.9%

Summary: Federal Way housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Federal Way
+8.5%
Milton
+7.3%
Des Moines
+6.7%
Federal Way-Auburn
+5.4%
Auburn
+0.6%

Housing Supply in Federal Way, WA

How many homes are available in Federal Way, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
302315+4.3%

Summary: The Federal Way real estate market had 315 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1514
-6.7%
2 6265
+4.8%
3 115122
+6.1%
4 6871
+4.4%
5+ 4243
+2.4%

Summary: The Federal Way housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
69690.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

31 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

23 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 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. 44.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 69 homes were sold or pending in Federal Way in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 69 sold homes, 45% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 22% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
23 Days34 Days+48.1%

Summary: Homes in Federal Way had an average of 34 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 48.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

38 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 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 October 2024, 69 homes were sold in Federal Way; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% 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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