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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Federal Way-Auburn is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Federal Way-Auburn, WA

How much do homes in Federal Way-Auburn, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$575,286

$321/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$29,352(+5.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Federal Way-Auburn have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Federal Way-Auburn was $575,286 in October 2024, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $321.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $225K$232.5K
+3.3%
2 $335K$335K
0.0%
3 $523.5K$550K
+5.1%
4 $649.9K$675.3K
+3.9%
5+ $725K$766.5K
+5.7%

Summary: Federal Way-Auburn housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Algona
+9.7%
Federal Way
+8.5%
Federal Way-Auburn
+5.4%
Auburn
+0.6%
Pacific
-3.7%

Housing Supply in Federal Way-Auburn, WA

How many homes are available in Federal Way-Auburn, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
590588-0.3%

Summary: The Federal Way-Auburn real estate market had 588 homes for sale in October 2024, a 0.3% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1720
+17.6%
2 108121
+12.0%
3 251243
-3.2%
4 153144
-5.9%
5+ 6160
-1.6%

Summary: The Federal Way-Auburn housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
149156+4.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

68 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

43 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Federal Way-Auburn, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 156 homes were sold or pending in Federal Way-Auburn in October 2024, up by 4.7% month-over-month. Of the 156 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Federal Way-Auburn, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
21 Days35 Days+64.1%

Summary: Homes in Federal Way-Auburn had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 64.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

95 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

45 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 156 homes were sold in Federal Way-Auburn; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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.

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