Is Rainier Beach, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rainier Beach is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Rainier Beach was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Rainier Beach, WA

How much do homes in Rainier Beach, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$700,000

$418/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$35,000(+5.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Rainier Beach have sold for 5.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rainier Beach was $700,000 in November 2024, up 5.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $418.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $130K$444.9K
+242.3%
2 $549K$535K
-2.6%
3 $650K$685.5K
+5.5%
4 $760K$830.7K
+9.3%
5+ $781.9K$824K
+5.4%

Summary: Rainier Beach housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 242.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Housing Supply in Rainier Beach, WA

How many homes are available in Rainier Beach, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1714-17.6%

Summary: The Rainier Beach real estate market had 14 homes for sale in November 2024, a 17.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 22
0.0%
3 43
-25.0%
4 55
0.0%
5+ 54
-20.0%

Summary: The Rainier Beach 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
63-50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rainier Beach, expect to pay close to the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in Rainier Beach in November 2024, down by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 67% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rainier Beach, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
18 Days6 Days-63.0%

Summary: Homes in Rainier Beach had an average of 6 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 63% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 3 homes were sold in Rainier Beach; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% 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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