Downtown, WA Housing Market

The Downtown housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Downtown receive 1 offers on average and sell in around 31 days. The median sale price of a home in Downtown was $684K last month, up 1.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Downtown is $394, down 2.2% since last year.

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Downtown Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Downtown today?

$684K

Sale Price

+1.5%
since last year

$394

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-2.2%
since last year

Under List Price

1.4%

Days on Market

Down Payment

5.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Downtown housing market?

Downtown is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 31 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 31 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 14 days.

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North Hill

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 21 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 10 days.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 14 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 4 days.

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Home offer insights for Downtown

Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Downtown

Recent offers

Offer Not Accepted|
11 Weeks Ago
~$300K Offer
Sold for $300K
2 bd | 0.75 ba | ~750 sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
11
Competing Offers
1
Down Payment
~40%
Jessica Birch
Downtown Redfin Agent
Competing offer on Des Moines condo waived inspection and offered more than list price in Sept. 2024.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 3, 2024
$665,950 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3.5 baths
2,047 sq ft
21625 (LOT 14) 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Gary Hendrickson • Berkshire Hathaway HS SSP Better Properties NW
List Price
$665,950
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
195 days
21625 (LOT 14) 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
SOLD NOV 27, 2024
$689,950 Last Sold Price
4 beds
4.5 baths
2,289 sq ft
21623 (LOT 13) 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Gary Hendrickson • Berkshire Hathaway HS SSP Windermere Real Estate/Summit
List Price
$689,950
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
189 days
21623 (LOT 13) 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
SOLD NOV 27, 2024
$689,950
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
21623 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
List Price
—
Sale to List
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Days on Market
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21623 13th Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
$300,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
682 sq ft
22612 6th Ave S #4, Des Moines, WA 98198
Therese Bianchi • Windermere West Metro Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
List Price
$299,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
58 days
22612 6th Ave S #4, Des Moines, WA 98198
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN NOV 12, 2024
$949,900 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,220 sq ft
20855 2nd Pl SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
KW Mountains to Sound Realty Redfin
List Price
$949,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
33 days
20855 2nd Pl SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
SOLD NOV 12, 2024
$572,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,583 sq ft
22005 6th Ave S #202, Des Moines, WA 98198
Justin Scott • COMPASS Weisbarth & Associates
List Price
$574,950
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
82 days
22005 6th Ave S #202, Des Moines, WA 98198
SOLD NOV 12, 2024
$572,000
2 beds
2 baths
1,583 sq ft
22005 6th Ave S #7, Des Moines, WA 98198
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
22005 6th Ave S #7, Des Moines, WA 98198
SOLD NOV 6, 2024
$2,240,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
9,360 sq ft
815 S 219th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Brian Platt • Paragon Real Estate Advisors Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
List Price
$2,200,000
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
113 days
815 S 219th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
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Schools in Downtown

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GreatSchools Rating

3/10

Des Moines Elementary School

Public • PreK-5

529

Students

7 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Downtown housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Downtown.

Heat Factor - Moderate

99% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Downtown

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Downtown

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

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