Is Lakewood, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lakewood is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lakewood, WA

How much do homes in Lakewood, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$510,000

$305/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$20,666(+4.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lakewood have sold for 4.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lakewood was $510,000 in November 2024, up 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $305.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $219.9K$270.5K
+23.0%
2 $342.5K$320K
-6.6%
3 $463.8K$500K
+7.8%
4 $566.4K$612.5K
+8.1%
5+ $697.4K$694K
-0.5%

Summary: Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Tacoma
+6.7%
Lakewood
+4.2%
University Place
+3.3%
Fort Lewis-DuPont
-1.4%
Steilacoom
-7.8%

Housing Supply in Lakewood, WA

How many homes are available in Lakewood, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
189168-11.1%

Summary: The Lakewood real estate market had 168 homes for sale in November 2024, a 11.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 2928
-3.4%
3 8574
-12.9%
4 5046
-8.0%
5+ 2118
-14.3%

Summary: The Lakewood housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4939-20.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lakewood, expect to pay close to the asking price. 41% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 39 homes were sold or pending in Lakewood in November 2024, down by 20.4% month-over-month. Of the 39 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 41% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lakewood, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
23 Days46 Days+99.7%

Summary: Homes in Lakewood had an average of 46 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 99.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 39 homes were sold in Lakewood; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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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