Puyallup Real Estate Market
Puyallup Housing Market Report
Puyallup pairs a genuine main-street downtown — anchored by the Washington State Fair grounds — with Sounder rail access to Seattle and steady subdivision growth on South Hill. It is one of the South Sound's clearest commuter value plays, and the valley-versus-hill split is the first thing buyers and sellers here need priced correctly.
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Adriano Tori
Designated Broker, Founder & CEO — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
Adriano leads RexMont Real Estate — the most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Seattle and the Eastside. 1,200+ closed transactions, $1B+ in production, and 1,241 five-star Google reviews.
As of September 2026, the median listing price in Puyallup is $600K ($273 per square foot), and homes are averaging 42 days on market.
Stats updated September 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Puyallup. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $625K | $277 | 40 | 341 |
| Townhouse | $385K | $256 | 68 | 16 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Puyallup, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: September 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Puyallup's market.
Sounder rail is the demand engine that separates Puyallup from most of Pierce County. The downtown station puts Seattle within a direct rail commute, and that access pulls in King County workers who want a real house and yard without King County pricing. Homes within an easy drive of the station carry a commuter premium that valley comps need to account for.
South Hill is where Puyallup's growth has concentrated. Decades of subdivision development climbing the hill south of downtown created the city's newer housing stock — larger floor plans, three-car garages, and the Meridian retail corridor with big-box and medical services close by. Most of Puyallup's new-construction and near-new resale market lives here, and it prices on different comps than the valley floor.
Downtown and the valley hold the identity. The Washington State Fair grounds anchor a genuine main street — antique shops, restaurants, a farmers market — that gives Puyallup something most growth suburbs never develop: a center. Historic valley neighborhoods on flat, walkable blocks trade on charm and lot size rather than square footage.
The regional role is straightforward: value with rail access. Relocation buyers comparing Puyallup against King County suburbs are the marginal demand that sets pricing in the family tiers, alongside households moving up from Tacoma and military families from JBLM buying a station or two out. Puyallup School District's reputation across both the valley and the hill keeps the family pipeline steady.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Puyallup
Puyallup buyers should decide the valley-versus-South Hill question early — commute pattern, housing age, and lot expectations all follow from it. RexMont works with commuter and relocation buyers running exactly this comparison against King County alternatives, and we price offers from the right side of the hill.
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Puyallup sellers win by naming their actual buyer — a Sounder commuter, a South Hill move-up family, or a first-time buyer leaving the rental market — and pricing from segment comps, not citywide averages. RexMont positions Puyallup listings for the relocation audience most local marketing never reaches.
Get your Puyallup home valueLive NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Puyallup
The latest active NWMLS listings in Puyallup, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $600K
- Median $/sqft
- $273
- Avg days on market
- 42
- Listings for sale
- 346+
ActiveNew today$650,000
MLS# 258282712104 126th Avenue Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
4 bd2.75 ba3,124 sqftListing courtesy of Redfin
ActiveNew today$950,000
MLS# 25846381513 Nw 18th St
Puyallup, WA 98371
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Gateway Real Estate
ActiveNew today$895,000
MLS# 25844549422 144th Street E
Puyallup, WA 98375
3 bd1.75 ba1,666 sqftListing courtesy of CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty
ActiveNew today$300,000
MLS# 258348217824 75th Avenue E
Puyallup, WA 98375
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Prof Partners
ActiveNew today$1,500,000
MLS# 25845082701 13th Street Pl Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
4 bd2.5 ba3,570 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
ActiveNew today$284,900
MLS# 258460710915 E 62nd Street
Puyallup, WA 98372
2 bd1.5 ba1,135 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Showing the 6 newest of 346 active homes for sale in Puyallup, pulled directly from NWMLS and refreshed hourly. See all 346 Puyallup homes for sale, each with photos, price history, and a per-listing mortgage estimate.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Puyallup; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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Compare Puyallup to nearby markets.
Pierce County Market
The county-wide view — how the valley cities, Tacoma, and the peninsula price against each other.
Tacoma Market
The South Sound anchor city — historic districts and urban amenities a short drive down the valley.
Bonney Lake Market
Up the hill east of the valley — plateau growth and newer construction Puyallup buyers cross-shop.
Lakewood Market
West of I-5 — JBLM-driven demand and lake waterfront at Pierce County prices.
Seattle Market
The employment center at the end of the Sounder line — see what the same budget buys in the city.
Pacific Northwest Overview
The regional picture — how the South Sound valley cities fit into the broader Northwest market.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Puyallup a buyer's or seller's market?
It depends on the segment. Newer South Hill construction and well-kept valley homes near the Sounder stations draw steady commuter and relocation demand, while dated inventory gives buyers more room to negotiate. Puyallup rewards pricing to the specific segment — valley versus hill, new versus established — rather than a citywide read.
Why do commuters choose Puyallup?
Two Sounder rail stations — Puyallup station downtown and South Hill's park-and-ride access to nearby Sumner — put Seattle employment within a rail commute, without King County pricing. SR-512 and SR-167 connect the valley to Tacoma and the Green River valley job corridors. That rail-plus-highway combination is the core of Puyallup's commuter appeal.
What is the difference between the valley and South Hill?
Downtown Puyallup and the valley floor hold the historic core — the fairgrounds, an established main-street downtown, and older housing stock on flat, walkable blocks. South Hill is where most of the growth has gone: newer subdivisions, larger floor plans, and the retail corridor along Meridian. They attract different buyers and price on different comps.
What role does the fairgrounds downtown play?
The Washington State Fair grounds anchor downtown Puyallup — one of the largest fairs in the country runs here every September, and the grounds host events year-round. For homeowners, that means a genuine downtown identity most suburban South Sound cities lack: a main street, antique district, and farmers market that support long-term neighborhood value near the core.
How current is the market data on this page?
Stats refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Live listing stats on this page come from active NWMLS listings, so the numbers reflect what is actually for sale right now.
How does RexMont represent Puyallup buyers and sellers?
RexMont's core markets are King County, and we represent Pierce County clients regionally — strongest for relocation and investment buyers comparing Puyallup's value against King County prices. That cross-county perspective, backed by 1,241 Google 5-star reviews and 1,200+ transactions, is what the Puyallup value decision actually requires.
Puyallup is a value decision — make it with the full map.
Whether you're riding the Sounder to Seattle or moving up to South Hill, the Puyallup decision only makes sense against the regional alternatives. RexMont brings 1,241 Google 5-star reviews, $1B+ in closed production, and cross-county market knowledge to every Puyallup transaction.
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