Your Local Market Report
Seattle, WA
Single-Family Homes
SeattlebyDesign Team, Realogics Sotheby's I.R.
Seattle, WA
Tue Mar 26 2019
This week the median list price for Seattle, WA is $749,950 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 45. Inventory has held steady at or around 996.
Market Action Index
The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller's Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.
| Today |
| Last Month |
Strong Seller's Market
Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $749,950 | |
| Per Square Foot | $441 | |
| Days on Market | 59 | |
| Price Decreased | 31% | |
| Price Increased | 1% | |
| Relisted | 9% | |
| Inventory | 996 | |
| Median House Rent | $2,495 | |
| Most Expensive | $12,850,000 | |
| Least Expensive | $125,000 | |
| Market Action Index Strong Seller's Market | 47 |
The value placed on homes continues to increase, despite the fact that prices in general have remained basically flat. These conditions can arise when inventory is light and more, smaller homes have more influence on overall prices.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,682,500 | 3,284 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 4 | 3 | 55 | 56 | 47 | 84 |
| $870,000 | 1,930 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 36 | 66 | 56 | 45 |
| $675,000 | 1,610 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 58 | 51 |
| $499,000 | 1,390 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 1 | 57 | 51 | 73 | 57 |