Is Pierce County, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Pierce County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Pierce County, WA

How much do homes in Pierce County, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$550,039

$307/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$25,051(+4.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pierce County have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pierce County was $550,039 in November 2024, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $307.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $330K$319K
-3.3%
2 $390.6K$403.1K
+3.2%
3 $498.5K$524.9K
+5.3%
4 $599.9K$634.9K
+5.8%
5+ $658.2K$724.9K
+10.1%

Summary: Pierce County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

King County
+8.2%
Pierce County
+4.8%
Kitsap County
+3.7%
Lewis County
+2.2%
Thurston County
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Pierce County, WA

How many homes are available in Pierce County, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3,7653,380-10.2%

Summary: The Pierce County real estate market had 3,380 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 7774
-3.9%
2 518481
-7.1%
3 1,7501,547
-11.6%
4 1,090996
-8.6%
5+ 330282
-14.5%

Summary: The Pierce County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,025772-24.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

268 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

251 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

253 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Pierce County, you may be able to get a good deal. 34.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 772 homes were sold or pending in Pierce County in November 2024, down by 24.7% month-over-month. Of the 772 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Pierce County, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days44 Days+28.1%

Summary: Homes in Pierce County had an average of 44 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 28.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

432 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

209 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

131 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 772 homes were sold in Pierce County; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 20 Days Ago

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