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TACOMA, WA 98444

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Pierce County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
61
⇧ 7% vs 57 last year
Pending
16
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$485,000
⇩ 2.8% vs $499,000 last year
Average Price
$505,674
⇩ 3.5% vs $524,156 last year
Days on Market
73
⇧ 32.7% vs 55 days last year

Market Context

Population: 35,366  ·  Density: 1,965.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,855

Typical home value: $322,214  ·  Homeownership: 44.5%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The TACOMA, WA real estate market (98444) currently shows 61 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $499,000 to $485,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 61 this year vs 57 last year
  • Days on market: 73 now vs 55 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $485,000 (-2.8% YoY)
  • Average: $505,674 (-3.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.3 miles — 731 listings ($459,616,424 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
98444Tacoma, WA 984440.0 mi61$30,846,114$485,000$505,674
98499Lakewood, WA 984992.9 mi41$28,723,575$499,950$700,575
98446Tacoma, WA 984463.8 mi55$36,681,370$659,900$666,934
98409Tacoma, WA 984094.3 mi47$25,522,222$415,000$543,026
98443Tacoma, WA 984435.0 mi10$8,936,060$840,000$893,606
98467University Place, WA 984675.7 mi32$22,176,864$699,000$693,027
98405Tacoma, WA 984056.6 mi60$29,338,380$469,000$488,973
98375Puyallup, WA 983756.8 mi86$49,054,142$569,950$570,397
98371Puyallup, WA 983716.8 mi80$56,422,240$689,450$705,278
98424Fife, WA 984247.3 mi14$9,050,706$577,500$646,479
98403Tacoma, WA 984037.9 mi18$13,720,230$662,450$762,235
98374Puyallup, WA 983749.0 mi188$122,542,348$629,999$651,821
98372Puyallup, WA 983729.3 mi39$26,602,173$675,000$682,107

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in TACOMA, WA 98444?

As of January 2026, there are 61 active listings in TACOMA, WA (zip code 98444), compared to 57 the prior year.

What is the median home price in TACOMA, WA 98444?

The median listing price in TACOMA, WA 98444 is $485,000 as of January 2026, a 2.8% decrease from $499,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in TACOMA, WA?

Homes in TACOMA, WA 98444 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in TACOMA, WA 98444?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, TACOMA, WA 98444 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in TACOMA, WA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in TACOMA, WA 98444 save an estimated $9,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $485,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.