See how Whatcom County and Washington’s housing market is changing in this interactive map
Whatcom County saw a decrease in median home sales prices and an increase in home sale volumes in May as Washington state remains one of the most expensive states to live in.
Whatcom County’s median home sale price faced changes in May, jumping to $625,000 on May 2, but then dropping to $565,000 on May 9, according to Redfin Metro Area Data.
Rapid changes in the housing market are something Whatcom is used to, as Redfin data show the median home sale price in April fluctuated by over $50,000 in a week.
As the county has seen record home prices throughout 2022, this decrease may offer hope for those struggling to buy a home.
Home sales volume in the 98225 ZIP code increased in April compared to March.
In the city of Bellingham, Zillow home values continued to increase. The median Zillow home value in Bellingham was $717,628 in April, jumping over $10,000 in the past month according to Zillow data.
Washington state’s home sale prices continue to increase, having a median home value price of $666,400 in April, making it one of the most expensive states in which to purchase a home.
This story was originally published June 9, 2022 at 10:50 AM.
