Is Lake Forest Park, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake Forest Park is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Lake Forest Park has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lake Forest Park is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lake Forest Park, WA

How much do homes in Lake Forest Park, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,022,500

$450/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$57,500(+6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Forest Park have sold for 6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Forest Park was $1,022,500 in November 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $450.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $355K$375K
+5.6%
2 $432.7K$465K
+7.5%
3 $895K$975K
+8.9%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+10.0%
5+ $1.4M$1.1M
-19.0%

Summary: Lake Forest Park housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 19%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Kenmore
+26.5%
Brier
+13.4%
Lake Forest Park
+6.0%
Shoreline
+3.6%
Mountlake Terrace
+2.4%

Housing Supply in Lake Forest Park, WA

How many homes are available in Lake Forest Park, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4735-25.5%

Summary: The Lake Forest Park real estate market had 35 homes for sale in November 2024, a 25.5% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 20
-100.0%
2 55
0.0%
3 1813
-27.8%
4 1512
-20.0%
5+ 75
-28.6%

Summary: The Lake Forest Park housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 27.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1614-12.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake Forest Park, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in Lake Forest Park in November 2024, down by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Forest Park, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake Forest Park, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
22 Days38 Days+69.8%

Summary: Homes in Lake Forest Park had an average of 38 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 69.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 14 homes were sold in Lake Forest Park; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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 22 Days Ago

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