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98258 ZIP Code Housing Market
The typical home in ZIP code 98258 is worth $696,090, fell 3.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published for this ZIP was $725,000, -1.0% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 18 days, 98258 is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down works out to about $3,716/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for ZIP code 98258
Typical home value
$696,090
-3.5% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$3,037/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$725,000
-1.0% year over year
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
18
Fast-moving
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
154
Redfin, through March 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$123,898
Home costs 5.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current.
Is the 98258 ZIP code a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 98258 is a balanced market and homes selling in about 18 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
What are the latest 98258 housing market stats?
Redfin's final published month for this ZIP code. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $725,000 |
| Median list price | $746,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -1.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $351/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 18 days |
| Active inventory | 154 listings |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 177 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Reading these: months of supply is how long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace (under 4 months of supply tilts toward sellers, 4 to 5 months is the neutral band, and above 5 months tilts toward buyers — above 7 months is a glut.). Days on market is the median time from listing to accepted offer. Sale-to-list ratio above 100% means bidding over asking is normal here. Price per square foot lets you compare differently sized homes, but it should not be used to value your own.
How have 98258 home prices moved?
Over the three years through Redfin's final published month, the median sale price in 98258 fell 11.6%, from $819,950 to $725,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.5% in the last 12 months — the more current read now that the Redfin series has stopped. ZIP-level medians swing harder than citywide ones because far fewer homes sell in a month; read the shape of the line, not any single point.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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How does 98258 compare to Lake Cassidy, WA?
98258 sits about 2.2 miles from downtown Lake Cassidy, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so putting the two numbers side by side would be comparing different months. The Lake Cassidy, WA housing market page has the citywide figures, and the comparison tool puts any two markets against each other.
What does it cost to buy a home in 98258?
Priced off the typical home value of $696,090 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. Principal and interest only — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top and vary too much by property for us to guess.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $139,218 | $556,872 | $3,716/mo |
| 5% | $34,805 | $661,286 | $4,413/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income, so the 20%-down payment of $3,716 implies roughly $159,262 a year before taxes and insurance. The median household in this ZIP earns $123,898, about $35,364 short of it — which is why down payment size, not price, usually decides who buys here. Price-to-income runs 5.6x. Typical asking rent here is $3,037/mo, a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment.
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Who lives in 98258?
American Community Survey estimates for this ZIP code tabulation area. U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Population
52,752
Households
18,181
Median income
$123,898/yr
Median age
36.1 years
Owner-occupied
78.5%
Median home value
$653,100
Median gross rent
$2,199/mo
Mean commute
39.65 min
78.5% of occupied homes in this ZIP are owner-occupied — the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. Census median gross rent across all leases is $2,199/mo, below Zillow's $3,037/mo asking rent on new leases; the gap is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve ZIP 98258?
15 schools tracked · 9,788 students
The largest public schools serving ZIP code 98258 by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lake Stevens Sr High School
Grades 10-12 · 2,187 students
Cavelero Mid High School
Grades 8-9 · 1,455 students
North Lake Middle School
Grades 6-7 · 811 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 778 students
Lake Stevens Middle School
Grades 6-7 · 710 students
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 657 students
Glenwood Elementary
Grades K-5 · 650 students
Stevens Creek Elementary
Grades K-5 · 630 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Homes for sale in 98258
The last count we hold for 98258 is 154 active listings, with a median asking price of $746,000 (Redfin, through May 2026). Properties Incorporated is a data platform, not a listing portal — we publish what homes cost and how fast they move, and we point you at the portals for the inventory itself. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send the Lake Cassidy, WA listings that match instead.
98258 housing market FAQ
How much do homes cost in 98258?
The typical home in ZIP code 98258 is worth $696,090 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published for this ZIP was $725,000, about $351 per square foot (through May 2026).
Is 98258 a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 98258 reads as a balanced market on the supply and pace-of-sale data we hold. Redfin's ZIP-level series stopped in June 2026, so this classification is frozen rather than live.
Is 98258 cheaper than Lake Cassidy, WA?
98258 sits in the Lake Cassidy, WA area, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so a direct price comparison would be mixing months. The Lake Cassidy, WA page shows the citywide figures we do have.
What income do you need to buy a home in 98258?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $696,090 home is about $3,716 a month in principal and interest. Under the standard 28% front-end rule that implies roughly $159,262 in gross annual income, before property taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. Census puts the median household income in this ZIP at $123,898.
Are home prices rising in 98258?
The typical home value in 98258 fell 3.5% over the last 12 months, from $721,047 to $696,090 (Zillow, August 2026). Zillow's index still refreshes monthly, so this is the current read.
What data do you publish for ZIP code 98258?
Zillow's Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index (monthly, current), Redfin's median sale price, days on market, inventory and months of supply (final period May 2026), U.S. Census ACS demographics, NCES public school records, and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate via FRED for the affordability math. Every figure on this page carries its source and period. Properties Incorporated publishes market data; it does not list homes and does not give financial advice.
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