98444 Housing Market Report February 2025Pierce County, Washington

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Housing Prices in 98444, WA

How much do homes in 98444, WA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 98444, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

98444 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2024

Since last year, 98444 has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

98444 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$435,000$309/SqFt
+$20,000
+4.8%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 98444 have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98444 was $435,000 in February 2025, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $309.

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
98499
+7.5%
98404
+4.9%
98444
+4.8%
98445
+2.8%
98408
+2.4%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$318K$320K
+0.6%
2$360K$354.1K
-1.6%
3$410K$425K
+3.7%
4$500K$530K
+6.0%
5$525K$514.9K
-1.9%

Summary: 98444 housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +0.6%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -1.6%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +3.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -1.9%.

Housing supply in 98444, WA

How many homes are available in 98444, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
81Last MonthFeb 2025
802 months agoJan 2025
+1.3 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The 98444 real estate market had 81 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 1.3 % increase compared to Jan 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
18Last MonthFeb 2025
122 months agoJan 2025
+50.0 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
123
+50.0%
21415
+7.1%
34041
+2.5%
42017
-15.0%
545
+25.0%

Summary: 98444 housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +7.1%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -15.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 98444, WA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price7 Homes

At Asking Price8 Homes

Under Asking Price3 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 98444, expect to pay close to the asking price. 44.4% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in 98444 in February 2025, up by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 44% were sold at asking, and and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98444, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98444, WA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days9 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days5 Homes

Insight

Many homes in 98444 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During February 2025, 18 homes were sold in 98444; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 28% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
44 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
45 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
-1.5 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in 98444 had an average listing age of 44 days in Feb 2025, down by 1.5% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in 98444, WA

What homes are available in 98444, WA?

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