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Thurston County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Thurston County saw 4,120 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $515,000, with a median AVM value of $529,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 1,893 involuntary liens on 1,552 properties, 134 in pre-foreclosure, and 67,052 properties with more than 50% equity in Thurston County. The market also includes 29,911 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
99,219
Total Home Sales
3,881 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$515,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
32.54%
Current Pre-foreclosures
134
% of Properties in Distress
0.14%
Total Involuntary Liens
1,893
% of High Equity Homes
67.58%
Markets Nearby Thurston County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Thurston County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Olympia ($566,000), Tumwater ($514,000), 98502 ($590,000), and 98516 ($583,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.