The Seattle housing market is very competitive. Homes in Seattle receive 3 offers on average and sell in around 11 days. The median sale price of a home in Seattle was $845K last month, up 11.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Seattle is $578, up 5.7% since last year.
In February 2024, Seattle home prices were up 11.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $845K. On average, homes in Seattle sell after 11 days on the market compared to 23 days last year. There were 616 homes sold in February this year, up from 568 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$845,000
+11.9% YoY | Feb 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Feb 2024
Growth
% YoY
Seattle, WA
$845,000
+11.9%
United States
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How hot is the Seattle housing market?
Seattle is very competitive. Homes sell in 11 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 11 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 5 days.
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Home offer insights for Seattle
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Seattle
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
5 Weeks Ago
~$1M Offer
4bd | 1.75ba | ~1,500sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
5
Competing Offers
2
Down Payment
<10%
Vickie S Hauck
Seattle Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$900K Offer
Sold for $1M
3bd | 2ba | ~2,000sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
14
Down Payment
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Bliss Ong
Seattle Redfin Agent
There were 14 offers. 4 of the top offers released earnest money to the sellers and had no contingencies. Final Purchase Price landed at or above 1.1 million.…
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Offer Not Accepted|
3 Weeks Ago
~$800K Offer
Sold for $950K
3bd | 1.75ba | ~2,000sqft
Over List Price
10%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
>25
Down Payment
~30%
Lisa Radovich
Seattle Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
3 Weeks Ago
~$900K Offer
Sold for $1.25M
3bd | 2ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
3%
Days on Market
5
Competing Offers
15
Down Payment
~30%
Lisa Radovich
Seattle Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
3 Weeks Ago
~$600K Offer
Sold for $950K
3bd | 1.75ba | ~2,000sqft
Under List Price
15%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
>25
Down Payment
<10%
Renee Rossi
Seattle Redfin Agent
Home went to an all cash buyer who paid over $900k and waived all contingencies.
View houses in Seattle that sold recently
Recently sold homes
SOLD MAR 27, 2024
3D WALKTHROUGH
$864,900 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,723 sq ft
8035 C Mary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Kate Douglas • Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc Keller Williams Eastside
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GreatSchools Rating
10/10
West Mercer Elementary School
Public • K-5
481
Students
14 reviews
10/10
Medina Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
559
Students
21 reviews
10/10
Lawton Elementary School
Public • K-5
468
Students
20 reviews
10/10
Cedar Park Elementary School
Public • PreK-5 • Choice school
153
Students
1 reviews
10/10
Coe Elementary School
Public • K-5
535
Students
10 reviews
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Climate's impact on Seattle housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Seattle.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Moderate
7% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Seattle has a moderate risk of flooding. 6,371 properties in Seattle are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 7% of all properties in Seattle. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Seattle has a minor risk of wildfire. There are 2,716 properties in Seattle that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 1% of all properties in Seattle.