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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Orcas is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Orcas, WA

How much do homes in Orcas, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$982,500

$552/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$17,500(-1.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Orcas have sold for 1.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Orcas was $982,500 in November 2024, down 1.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $552.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $665K$925K
+39.1%
2 $950K$800K
-15.8%
3 $1.0M$1.2M
+16.7%
4 $1.4M$1.5M
+12.4%
5+ $2.8M$1.8M
-33.7%

Summary: Orcas housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 39.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Eastsound
+1.3%
Orcas
-1.8%

Housing Supply in Orcas, WA

How many homes are available in Orcas, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5047-6.0%

Summary: The Orcas real estate market had 47 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 34
+33.3%
2 2017
-15.0%
3 2221
-4.5%
4 34
+33.3%
5+ 21
-50.0%

Summary: The Orcas housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
814+75.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Orcas, you may be able to get a good deal. 92.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in Orcas in November 2024, up by 75.0% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 93% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Orcas, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
80 Days122 Days+52.4%

Summary: Homes in Orcas had an average of 122 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 52.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Orcas are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 14 homes were sold in Orcas; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 43% 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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