The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98024 sells for about $1,500,000, or $591 per square foot.
Prices are up +23.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
ZIP 98024 — Fall City
The Fall City housing market remains highly competitive with significant year-over-year price appreciation driven by low inventory and high demand for rural-lifestyle properties. While the broader Seattle market has shown signs of cooling, this ZIP continues to see strong buyer interest for single-family homes on larger lots. Limited supply and the area's desirability as a high-income residential enclave are the primary factors sustaining current price levels.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a rural, outdoor-oriented lifestyle while maintaining access to the Eastside employment core.
Median prices moved up 23.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 52.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 2.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98024, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Fall City is generally considered a low-crime, rural-suburban community with safety metrics significantly better than the regional urban averages of King County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, which is generally characterized by high performance and strong community support.
The area faces moderate risks related to riverine flooding from the Snoqualmie River and seasonal wildfire concerns typical of the Cascade foothills.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Eastside tech corridor and regional employment hubs, though the area maintains a largely residential and rural character.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local levies, state school funding requirements, and special district assessments for fire and emergency services.
Commuters typically rely on private vehicles to access employment hubs in Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle via SR 202 and I-90.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring access to the Snoqualmie River, local parks, hiking trails, and proximity to mountain sports.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the prevalence of single-family detached housing, with low vacancy pressure and high demand for rural-lifestyle rentals.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Seattle-Bellevue tech and professional services sector, with a high concentration of white-collar workers.
Development is strictly managed by rural zoning and environmental protections, limiting large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects.
Parcels are subject to Snoqualmie Valley School District levies and local fire district assessments.
Premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and flood zone designations near the Snoqualmie River.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98024 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Remlinger Farms4.34.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.119.2 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.318.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade419.2 mi
- Arena Sports Issaquah4.29 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.116.1 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.34.9 mi
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery4.516.9 mi
- Meydenbauer Center4.414.9 mi
- Mercurys Coffee Co.4.414 mi
- Marymoor Park4.713 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.34.9 mi
- Lake Sammamish State Park4.78.4 mi
- Crossroads Bellevue4.312.2 mi
- Twin Falls Trailhead4.711.4 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.819.8 mi
- KidsQuest Children's Museum4.515.2 mi
- Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot4.53.8 mi
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Redmond4.814.3 mi
- Carnation Farms4.78.1 mi
- Marymoor Park4.713 mi
- Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead4.810.6 mi
- Lake Sammamish State Park4.78.4 mi
- Twin Falls Trailhead4.711.4 mi
- Snoqualmie Falls4.82.7 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.516.3 mi
- Seattle Boat Company - Newport4.814.4 mi
- Newport Yacht Club4.614.4 mi
- Carillon Point4.816.4 mi
- Lakewood Marina4.418.1 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.412.6 mi
- The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge4.52.5 mi
- Mount Si Golf Course4.35.2 mi
- The Golf Club At Redmond Ridge3.511.6 mi
- Sahalee Country Club4.69.4 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.34.9 mi
- North Bend Premium Outlets4.26.7 mi
- Crossroads Bellevue4.312.2 mi
- Fred Meyer4.17.6 mi
- Marshalls4.212.9 mi
- Paine Field4.729.9 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.421.5 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.519.9 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.621.9 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.521.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for fishing, rafting, and scenic views.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Popular regional trail for hiking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.