Is Bucoda, WA 98530 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bucoda is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Bucoda housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Bucoda, WA 98530 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $297,621. Overall, Bucoda is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Thurston County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Lacey 98503 (29% sold over asking) and Rainier 98576 (28% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bucoda real estate
Is Bucoda a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Bucoda, WA 98530 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 Bucoda?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bucoda sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bucoda?
About 0.88% of a home’s value a year in Thurston County, or roughly $3,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bucoda?
The median sale price was $297,621 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $290 per square foot.
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