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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Renton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Renton, WA

How much do homes in Renton, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$745,317

$397/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$27,921(+3.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Renton have sold for 3.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Renton was $745,317 in October 2024, up 3.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $397.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $275K$264.8K
-3.7%
2 $418.5K$432.4K
+3.3%
3 $655K$698K
+6.6%
4 $821K$875K
+6.6%
5+ $1.0M$1.2M
+18.1%

Summary: Renton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Newcastle
+34.5%
Seattle East
+17.9%
Kent
+4.9%
Renton
+3.9%

Housing Supply in Renton, WA

How many homes are available in Renton, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
484496+2.5%

Summary: The Renton real estate market had 496 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1713
-23.5%
2 8895
+8.0%
3 149169
+13.4%
4 172174
+1.2%
5+ 5845
-22.4%

Summary: The Renton housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 23.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
139145+4.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

63 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

46 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Renton, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 145 homes were sold or pending in Renton in October 2024, up by 4.3% month-over-month. Of the 145 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Renton, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
24 Days25 Days+3.9%

Summary: Homes in Renton had an average of 25 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 3.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

106 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

31 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 145 homes were sold in Renton; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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 16 Days Ago

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