Is Buckley, WA 98321 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Buckley is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 23% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #97 of 298 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market29Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$296▼ −3.3% vs. last year

The Buckley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Buckley, WA 98321 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 98 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $669,710. Overall, Buckley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Pierce County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Buckley ranks #97 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mckenna 98558 (0% sold over asking) or Vaughn 98394 (0% sold over asking), while Carbonado 98323 (80% sold over asking) and Tacoma 98418 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Buckley real estate

Is Buckley a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Buckley, WA 98321 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Buckley?

The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Buckley sell over asking?

23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Buckley?

About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Pierce County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Buckley?

The median sale price was $669,710 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $296 per square foot.

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