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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Olympia is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Olympia, WA

How much do homes in Olympia, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$550,533

$295/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$5,536(+1.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Olympia have sold for 1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Olympia was $550,533 in November 2024, up 1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $295.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $304K$312.5K
+2.8%
2 $433K$432K
-0.2%
3 $520.1K$517K
-0.6%
4 $616.2K$622.9K
+1.1%
5+ $609.7K$631.1K
+3.5%

Summary: Olympia housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lacey
+4.2%
Tumwater
+1.6%
Olympia
+1.0%

Housing Supply in Olympia, WA

How many homes are available in Olympia, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
616550-10.7%

Summary: The Olympia real estate market had 550 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 139
-30.8%
2 9093
+3.3%
3 309263
-14.9%
4 170148
-12.9%
5+ 3437
+8.8%

Summary: The Olympia housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
164130-20.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

54 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Olympia, you may be able to get a good deal. 41.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 130 homes were sold or pending in Olympia in November 2024, down by 20.7% month-over-month. Of the 130 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Olympia, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
29 Days47 Days+57.9%

Summary: Homes in Olympia had an average of 47 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 57.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

70 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

39 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 130 homes were sold in Olympia; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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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