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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake Union is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lake Union, WA

How much do homes in Lake Union, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$922,500

$647/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$42,500(+4.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Union have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Union was $922,500 in November 2024, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $647.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $420K$450K
+7.1%
2 $750K$775K
+3.3%
3 $986.9K$1.0M
+6.4%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+8.3%
5+ $1.8M$1.6M
-10.9%

Summary: Lake Union housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Eastlake
+26.7%
Lake Union
+4.8%
East Queen Anne
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Lake Union, WA

How many homes are available in Lake Union, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
153125-18.3%

Summary: The Lake Union real estate market had 125 homes for sale in November 2024, a 18.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2621
-19.2%
2 6560
-7.7%
3 4433
-25.0%
4 127
-41.7%
5+ 64
-33.3%

Summary: The Lake Union housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 19.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 41.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5230-42.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake Union, you may be able to get a good deal. 60% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in Lake Union in November 2024, down by 42.3% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Union, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
26 Days24 Days-10.1%

Summary: Homes in Lake Union had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 10.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 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 Union are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 30 homes were sold in Lake Union; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% 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 21 Days Ago

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