Is King County, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing King County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in King County, WA

How much do homes in King County, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$863,268

$514/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$65,402(+8.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in King County have sold for 8.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in King County was $863,268 in November 2024, up 8.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $514.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $404.3K$412K
+1.9%
2 $600.3K$627K
+4.5%
3 $792.7K$844.7K
+6.6%
4 $1.0M$1.2M
+12.9%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+9.3%

Summary: King County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Chelan County
+8.6%
King County
+8.2%
Snohomish County
+6.1%
Pierce County
+4.8%
Kittitas County
-4.5%

Housing Supply in King County, WA

How many homes are available in King County, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8,2837,038-15.0%

Summary: The King County real estate market had 7,038 homes for sale in November 2024, a 15.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 679602
-11.3%
2 1,9471,844
-5.3%
3 2,6352,155
-18.2%
4 2,0771,661
-20.0%
5+ 945776
-17.9%

Summary: The King County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,4561,807-26.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

814 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

511 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

482 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in King County, you may be able to get a good deal. 45% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,807 homes were sold or pending in King County in November 2024, down by 26.4% month-over-month. Of the 1,807 sold homes, 45% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for King County, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
31 Days37 Days+21.7%

Summary: Homes in King County had an average of 37 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 21.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,078 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

488 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

241 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 1807 homes were sold in King County; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% 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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