$6,709 Closing Credit*
$565,000
2,026 SqFt
Shawn Darden, Listing Office: Pellego, Inc.
Is Lakewood, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since October 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
$306/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since October 2023
+$29,285(+6.1%)
Key Takeaway
Homes in Lakewood have sold for 6.1% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Lakewood was $510,000 in October 2024, up 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $306.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Oct 2023 | Oct 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $214.9K | $266K | +23.7% |
| 2 Bedrooms | $345K | $331K | -4.1% |
| 3 Bedrooms | $460K | $496.6K | +8.0% |
| 4 Bedrooms | $572.5K | $608K | +6.2% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $687.5K | $700K | +1.8% |
Summary: Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.8%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
| Tacoma | $450K | $479.5K | +6.6% |
| Lakewood | $480.7K | $510K | +6.1% |
| University Place | $610.5K | $626.1K | +2.6% |
| Fort Lewis-DuPont | $508.7K | $505K | -0.7% |
| Steilacoom | $722.5K | $650K | -10.0% |
Housing Supply in Lakewood, WA
How many homes are available in Lakewood, WA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | 204 | -1.9% |
Summary: The Lakewood real estate market had 204 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.9% decrease compared to September 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 2 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 35 | 32 | -8.6% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 102 | 93 | -8.8% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 49 | 52 | +6.1% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 20 | 23 | +15.0% |
Summary: The Lakewood housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15%.
Number of Homes Sold
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 47 | -6.0% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Key Takeaway
If you're buying a home in Lakewood, you could pay more than the asking price. 36.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 47 homes were sold or pending in Lakewood in October 2024, down by 6.0% month-over-month. Of the 47 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 36% 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
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Days | 32 Days | +68.3% |
Summary: Homes in Lakewood had an average of 32 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 68.3% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
28 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Key Takeaway
Many homes in Lakewood are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During October 2024, 47 homes were sold in Lakewood; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.
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