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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Tacoma is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Tacoma, WA

How much do homes in Tacoma, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$480,394

$315/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$30,264(+6.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Tacoma have sold for 6.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Tacoma was $480,394 in November 2024, up 6.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $315.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $333.3K$325.9K
-2.2%
2 $375K$396.5K
+5.7%
3 $446.8K$479.8K
+7.4%
4 $520.8K$559.9K
+7.5%
5+ $599.9K$615K
+2.5%

Summary: Tacoma housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fife
+12.1%
Tacoma
+6.7%
University Place
+3.3%
Fircrest
+0.8%

Housing Supply in Tacoma, WA

How many homes are available in Tacoma, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,1641,087-6.6%

Summary: The Tacoma real estate market had 1,087 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 4247
+11.9%
2 210189
-10.0%
3 537491
-8.6%
4 300297
-1.0%
5+ 7563
-16.0%

Summary: The Tacoma housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
314265-15.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

92 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

74 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

99 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Tacoma, you could pay more than the asking price. 37.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 265 homes were sold or pending in Tacoma in November 2024, down by 15.6% month-over-month. Of the 265 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Tacoma, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days33 Days-3.6%

Summary: Homes in Tacoma had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 3.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

166 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

66 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

33 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 265 homes were sold in Tacoma; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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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