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Edgewater Hawks Prairie (Johnson Point) Lexington

OLYMPIA, WA 98516

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Thurston County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 98516

Edgewater · Hawks Prairie (Johnson Point) · Lexington

Market Analysis

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

The OLYMPIA, WA real estate market (98516) currently shows 178 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 69 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.3% year-over-year, from $636,000 to $621,475.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 27,212  ·  Density: 364.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $89,378

Typical home value: $474,464  ·  Homeownership: 70.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
178
⇧ 63.3% vs 109 last year
Pending
33
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$621,475
⇩ 2.3% vs $636,000 last year
Average Price
$722,348
⇩ 9.8% vs $800,924 last year
Days on Market
55
⇩ 3.5% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$311
⇧ 2.3% vs $304/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,046 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 178 this year vs 109 last year
  • Days on market: 55 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $621,475 (-2.3% YoY)
  • Average: $722,348 (-9.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.2 miles — 733 listings ($500,500,287 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
98516Olympia, WA 985160.0 mi99$71,395,038$608,075$721,162
98503Lacey, WA 985035.0 mi66$33,701,052$511,249$510,622
98327Dupont, WA 983275.8 mi27$13,654,170$535,985$505,710
98513Olympia, WA 985137.7 mi127$61,537,469$479,875$484,547
98388Steilacoom, WA 983889.0 mi25$25,447,575$869,213$1,017,903
98498Lakewood, WA 9849811.4 mi81$56,584,008$562,413$698,568
98349Lakebay, WA 9834911.7 mi27$25,785,351$590,500$955,013
98467University Place, WA 9846713.4 mi32$22,083,520$701,246$690,110
98466Tacoma, WA 9846614.8 mi45$29,682,225$628,475$659,605
98558Mckenna, WA 9855815.3 mi3$1,616,175$538,725$538,725
98512Olympia, WA 9851215.8 mi66$41,678,076$603,000$631,486
98335Gig Harbor, WA 9833516.0 mi81$88,970,238$887,000$1,098,398
98409Tacoma, WA 9840916.2 mi54$28,365,390$399,962$525,285

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OLYMPIA, WA 98516?

As of September 2026, there are 178 active listings in OLYMPIA, WA (zip code 98516), compared to 109 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OLYMPIA, WA 98516?

The median listing price in OLYMPIA, WA 98516 is $621,475 as of September 2026, a 2.3% decrease from $636,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in OLYMPIA, WA 98516 spend an average of 55 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OLYMPIA, WA 98516?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, OLYMPIA, WA 98516 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 69 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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