Active Listings
140
⇧ 38.6% vs 101 last year
Population: 25,982 · Density: 90.4/mi² · Median household income: $88,965
Typical home value: $376,789 · Homeownership: 80.6%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The YELM, WA real estate market (98597) currently shows 140 active listings, with 41 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 39 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 85 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.5% year-over-year, from $526,250 to $512,975.
Whether you are buying or selling in YELM, WA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98597 | Yelm, WA 98597 | 0.0 mi | 140 | $78,597,680 | $512,975 | $561,412 |
| 98576 | Rainier, WA 98576 | 7.3 mi | 11 | $5,755,651 | $482,473 | $523,241 |
| 98533 | Cinebar, WA 98533 | 12.7 mi | 2 | $798,000 | $399,000 | $399,000 |
| 98387 | Spanaway, WA 98387 | 14.9 mi | 139 | $80,987,238 | $544,950 | $582,642 |
| 98338 | Graham, WA 98338 | 15.2 mi | 97 | $72,349,875 | $649,950 | $745,875 |
| 98570 | Onalaska, WA 98570 | 16.5 mi | 13 | $7,942,584 | $599,900 | $610,968 |
| 98503 | Lacey, WA 98503 | 18.8 mi | 65 | $39,112,645 | $501,475 | $601,733 |
| 98375 | Puyallup, WA 98375 | 19.1 mi | 86 | $49,054,142 | $569,950 | $570,397 |
| 98446 | Tacoma, WA 98446 | 19.9 mi | 55 | $36,681,370 | $659,900 | $666,934 |
| 98445 | Tacoma, WA 98445 | 20.2 mi | 108 | $64,875,384 | $549,950 | $600,698 |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA 98444 | 20.8 mi | 61 | $30,846,114 | $485,000 | $505,674 |
| 98531 | Centralia, WA 98531 | 21.5 mi | 76 | $40,976,692 | $430,000 | $539,167 |
| 98516 | Olympia, WA 98516 | 21.7 mi | 91 | $66,960,530 | $635,000 | $735,830 |
As of January 2026, there are 140 active listings in YELM, WA (zip code 98597), compared to 101 the prior year.
The median listing price in YELM, WA 98597 is $512,975 as of January 2026, a 2.5% decrease from $526,250 the prior year.
Homes in YELM, WA 98597 spend an average of 68 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 85 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, YELM, WA 98597 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 39 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 85 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in YELM, WA 98597 save an estimated $10,260 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $512,975. 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.