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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rochester is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Rochester was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Rochester is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Rochester, WA

How much do homes in Rochester, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$479,500

$301/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$400(-0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Rochester has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rochester was $479,500 in November 2024, down 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $301.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$250K
N/A
2 $410K$362.5K
-11.6%
3 $468K$480K
+2.6%
4 $620K$480K
-22.6%
5+ -$599.9K
N/A

Summary: Rochester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bunker
+12.2%
Thurston South
0%
Rochester
-0.1%

Housing Supply in Rochester, WA

How many homes are available in Rochester, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5550-9.1%

Summary: The Rochester real estate market had 50 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 87
-12.5%
3 3630
-16.7%
4 911
+22.2%
5+ 22
0.0%

Summary: The Rochester housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
146-57.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rochester, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Rochester in November 2024, down by 57.1% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rochester, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
33 Days21 Days-35.5%

Summary: Homes in Rochester had an average of 21 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 35.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 6 homes were sold in Rochester; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% 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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