Is Carbonado, WA 98323 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carbonado is a seller’s market. With about 0.6 months of supply and 80% 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.
The Carbonado housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 80% of homes in Carbonado, WA 98323 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 0.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 59% to $709,693. Overall, Carbonado is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Pierce County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mckenna 98558 (0% sold over asking) or Vaughn 98394 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Carbonado real estate
Is Carbonado a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.6 months of supply in Carbonado, WA 98323 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 Carbonado?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carbonado sell over asking?
80% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Carbonado?
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 Carbonado?
The median sale price was $709,693 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $259 per square foot.
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