Is Tacoma, WA 98403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tacoma housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Tacoma, WA 98403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold faster (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $630,927. Overall, Tacoma is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pierce County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Tacoma ranks #20 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 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.