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 October 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

$910,000

$644/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$10,000(+1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Union have sold for 1.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Union was $910,000 in October 2024, up 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $644.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $418K$470K
+12.4%
2 $740K$782.6K
+5.8%
3 $990K$1.0M
+5.9%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+5.1%
5+ $1.8M$1.6M
-13.4%

Summary: Lake Union housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Eastlake
+22.8%
Lake Union
+1.1%
East Queen Anne
-2.6%

Housing Supply in Lake Union, WA

How many homes are available in Lake Union, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
150174+16.0%

Summary: The Lake Union real estate market had 174 homes for sale in October 2024, a 16.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2933
+13.8%
2 6074
+23.3%
3 4247
+11.9%
4 912
+33.3%
5+ 108
-20.0%

Summary: The Lake Union housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3351+54.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 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. 41.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 51 homes were sold or pending in Lake Union in October 2024, up by 54.5% month-over-month. Of the 51 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 37% were sold at asking, and 22% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
57 Days41 Days-27.0%

Summary: Homes in Lake Union had an average of 41 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 27% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

31 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 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 October 2024, 51 homes were sold in Lake Union; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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 4 Days Ago

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