How much is my Tacoma home worth?
Start with the market: residential homes in Tacoma sold for a median of $500,000 from August through October 2026, unchanged from a year earlier, at a median of $314 per square foot (NWMLS InfoSparks). Homes sold at a median of 99.1% of list price in just 16 days, but closed sales fell 19.2% while homes for sale rose 17.0%, pushing supply to 3.2 months. Your home’s value depends heavily on its neighborhood, age, condition, views, and the closest recent sales — Tacoma’s range is too wide for one number to tell you much.
Tacoma is really a dozen markets in one city. North End craftsman homes, Proctor and Stadium District character houses, South Tacoma ramblers, Northeast Tacoma view homes, Fern Hill bungalows, and new townhomes near downtown can all sit within a few miles of each other — and at very different prices.
Here’s the current picture and what moves a Tacoma home’s value. For the full selling process, see our Pierce County home selling guide.
What the Tacoma market looks like right now
NWMLS InfoSparks, residential, August–October 2026 compared with the same period in 2025:
- Median sale price: $500,000 (0.0%)
- Median price per square foot: $314 (−3.4%)
- Closed sales: 668 (−19.2%)
- Median days on market: 16 (+14.3%)
- Median sale-to-list price: 99.1% (−0.4%)
- Homes for sale: 771 (+17.0%)
- Months of supply: 3.2 (+23.1%)
What that tells you: Tacoma is still one of the fastest-moving markets in Pierce County. Well-priced homes sell in about two weeks at close to asking. But fewer buyers are closing and more homes are competing, so the gap between a well-priced listing and an overpriced one is growing. For comparison, Pierce County overall had 3.6 months of supply in October.
What moves a Tacoma home’s value
Neighborhood. Location within Tacoma drives value more than anything else. Buyers compare within the same neighborhood first — the North End and Proctor trade differently than South Tacoma or the Eastside. Our guide to Tacoma’s North End, Proctor, and Stadium neighborhoods covers some of the most in-demand areas.
Age and character. Many Tacoma homes are 70 to 120 years old. Original woodwork and character features add appeal, but buyers look hard at foundations, electrical, plumbing, sewer lines, and lead paint in pre-1978 homes. A sewer scope is standard here. See selling a pre-1978 home in Washington.
Updates. Kitchens, baths, heating systems, and windows separate homes with similar square footage. A thoughtful update in an older home can command a strong premium.
Views. Commencement Bay, Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and Olympic views add real value in the North End, Northeast Tacoma, and the hillsides.
Parking, ADUs, and lot. Off-street parking, garages, and space for an accessory dwelling unit matter in a city with older, narrower lots. See our post on ADUs in Pierce County.
Commute. Access to I-5, SR-16, the Link light rail extension, and Tacoma Dome Station for Sounder service drives demand from commuters.
How to get your actual number
A real valuation compares your home to the closest recent sales in your neighborhood with similar age, style, size, and condition — then adjusts for updates, views, parking, and current competition. With 771 homes for sale, pending sales matter too, because they show where prices are heading.
If you’re comparing nearby areas for your next move, see Gig Harbor vs. Tacoma or our guide to selling a home in Tacoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Tacoma right now?
Residential homes in Tacoma sold for a median of $500,000 from August through October 2026, according to NWMLS InfoSparks. That was unchanged from a year earlier.
How fast are homes selling in Tacoma?
The median Tacoma home sold in 16 days from August through October 2026, at a median of 99.1% of list price — faster than most of Pierce County.
Is Tacoma a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tacoma had about 3.2 months of supply in fall 2026, up 23.1% from a year earlier. That’s a balanced market where well-priced homes still sell quickly.
Which Tacoma neighborhoods have the highest home values?
View homes and character homes in areas like the North End, Proctor, and Northeast Tacoma typically sell at the higher end, but value depends on the specific home, lot, and condition.
Tacoma rewards sellers who price to their neighborhood, not the citywide median. If you’re weighing a move, The Barnard Group’s complimentary Home Selling Strategy Session walks you through your home’s current value, your options, and a plan built around your timeline. You can book yours at barnardgroupre.com/sellit.
About Josh Barnard
Josh Barnard is the founder of The Barnard Group and has spent over 20 years helping families navigate some of life’s biggest moments through real estate. Known for his “Work Hard. Be Kind.” approach, Josh combines expert market knowledge, innovative marketing, and genuine care to help homeowners make confident decisions about their next chapter. Whether someone is buying their first home, moving up, downsizing, or relocating to Pierce County, his mission is simple: serve people well, create unforgettable experiences, and help families build a life they love.
