98597 Housing Market Report December 2024•Thurston County, Washington

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Housing Prices in 98597, WA

How much do homes in 98597, WA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 98597, 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

98597 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, 98597 has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

98597 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.
$474,996$267/SqFt
+$23,481
+5.2%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 98597 have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 98597 was $474,996 in December 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $267.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
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
98580
+11.4%
98597
+5.2%
98576
+4.8%
98328
+3.0%

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.
BedsDec 2023Dec 2024Change YoY
1$275K$367.8K
+33.8%
2$350K$360K
+2.9%
3$430K$450K
+4.7%
4$519.9K$534K
+2.7%
5$532.5K$571.3K
+7.3%

Summary: 98597 housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +33.8%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +2.9%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +7.3%.

Housing supply in 98597, WA

How many homes are available in 98597, 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
130Last MonthDec 2024
1572 months agoNov 2024
-17.2 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The 98597 real estate market had 130 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 17.2 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.

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
36Last MonthDec 2024
402 months agoNov 2024
-10.0 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
101
+100.0%
21411
-21.4%
39078
-13.3%
44233
-21.4%
5117
-36.4%

Summary: 98597 housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -21.4%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -13.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -21.4%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -36.4%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 98597, 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 Price22 Homes

At Asking Price12 Homes

Under Asking Price2 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 98597, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 36 homes were sold or pending in 98597 in December 2024, down by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 36 sold homes, 6% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and and 61% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 98597, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in 98597, WA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days22 Homes

30 – 90 Days10 Homes

Over 90 Days4 Homes

Insight

Many homes in 98597 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 36 homes were sold in 98597; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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
35 DaysThis YearDec 2024
30 Days1 year agoDec 2023
+18.5 %
Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024

Summary: Homes in 98597 had an average listing age of 35 days in Dec 2024, up by 18.5% compared to the previous year.

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Newest Listings in 98597, WA

What homes are available in 98597, WA?

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