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 October 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

$1,015,000

$447/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$59,500(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Forest Park have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Forest Park was $1,015,000 in October 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $447.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $340K$375K
+10.3%
2 $419.7K$500K
+19.1%
3 $895K$910K
+1.7%
4 $995K$1.1M
+10.6%
5+ $1.2M$1.2M
-5.0%

Summary: Lake Forest Park housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Kenmore
+27.9%
Brier
+19.9%
Lake Forest Park
+6.2%
Shoreline
+4.0%
Mountlake Terrace
+3.6%

Housing Supply in Lake Forest Park, WA

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4551+13.3%

Summary: The Lake Forest Park real estate market had 51 homes for sale in October 2024, a 13.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 55
0.0%
3 1320
+53.8%
4 1916
-15.8%
5+ 68
+33.3%

Summary: The Lake Forest Park housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 53.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1215+25.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake Forest Park, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Lake Forest Park in October 2024, up by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 47% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
9 Days16 Days+65.5%

Summary: Homes in Lake Forest Park had an average of 16 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 65.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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 October 2024, 15 homes were sold in Lake Forest Park; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 20 Days Ago

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