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 October 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

$552,996

$294/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$12,814(+2.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Olympia have sold for 2.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Olympia was $552,996 in October 2024, up 2.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $294.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $301.9K$310K
+2.6%
2 $425K$435K
+2.4%
3 $519.3K$519.5K
0.0%
4 $605K$616.4K
+1.9%
5+ $603K$632.2K
+4.8%

Summary: Olympia housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lacey
+4.2%
Olympia
+2.4%
Tumwater
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Olympia, WA

How many homes are available in Olympia, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
601644+7.2%

Summary: The Olympia real estate market had 644 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 914
+55.6%
2 9098
+8.9%
3 309323
+4.5%
4 166174
+4.8%
5+ 2735
+29.6%

Summary: The Olympia housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 55.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 29.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
156157+0.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

73 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

42 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

42 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. 46.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 157 homes were sold or pending in Olympia in October 2024, up by 0.6% month-over-month. Of the 157 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 27% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
34 Days40 Days+18.0%

Summary: Homes in Olympia had an average of 40 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 18% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

78 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

58 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 October 2024, 157 homes were sold in Olympia; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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 18 Days Ago

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