Is Mercer Island, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Mercer Island is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Mercer Island, WA

How much do homes in Mercer Island, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,300,000

$792/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$125,000(+5.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Mercer Island have sold for 5.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Mercer Island was $2,300,000 in November 2024, up 5.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $792.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $500K$412K
-17.6%
2 $700K$645K
-7.9%
3 $1.6M$1.8M
+8.5%
4 $2.2M$2.4M
+12.1%
5+ $2.9M$3.2M
+9.2%

Summary: Mercer Island housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 17.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Seattle East
+17.6%
Bellevue
+12.8%
Mercer Island
+5.7%

Housing Supply in Mercer Island, WA

How many homes are available in Mercer Island, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8055-31.3%

Summary: The Mercer Island real estate market had 55 homes for sale in November 2024, a 31.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 129
-25.0%
3 1510
-33.3%
4 2922
-24.1%
5+ 2314
-39.1%

Summary: The Mercer Island housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 24.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 39.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3314-57.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Mercer Island, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in Mercer Island in November 2024, down by 57.6% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Mercer Island, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
22 Days22 Days-2.2%

Summary: Homes in Mercer Island had an average of 22 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 2.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 14 homes were sold in Mercer Island; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% 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 17 Days Ago

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