Puyallup Home Values: Where Prices Stand in Fall 2026
Puyallup home values sit near $565,000 in fall 2026, almost exactly where they were a year ago. Values differ by ZIP code, with South Hill's 98373 and 98374 running highest.
Puyallup home values have spent the last year going sideways. That is not bad news. After the run-up earlier this decade, a flat year means owners have kept what they gained.
Zillow's home value index puts the typical Puyallup home at $565,156 with data through August 2026, up 0.2% from a year earlier. Pierce County as a whole sits at $564,102, so Puyallup is tracking the county almost dollar for dollar.
Puyallup home values at a glance
$565,156
Typical Puyallup home value
+0.2%
Change over the past year
$546,667
Median Puyallup sale price
Source: Zillow, data through August 31, 2026.
How Puyallup compares
Puyallup sits right at the Pierce County number, a little under the Washington figure, and well above the national one.
Typical home value, August 2026
Washington State: $591,879
Puyallup: $565,156
Pierce County: $564,102
United States: $368,697
Source: Zillow Home Value Index.
For sold prices, the Northwest MLS reported a Pierce County median single-family sale price of $580,000 in September 2026, up 1.1% from $573,940 the September before.
Pierce County median single-family sale price, April through September. Source: Northwest MLS monthly reports.
Puyallup home values by ZIP code
"Puyallup" covers a lot of ground. The valley floor, the neighborhoods climbing the hill, and unincorporated South Hill are different markets with different housing stock. Recent sales show the spread.
| ZIP code | Area | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 98373 | South Hill, west side | $580,000 |
| 98374 | South Hill, east side | $580,000 |
| 98371 | Downtown and the valley | $545,000 |
| 98375 | South Hill toward Frederickson | $545,000 |
| 98372 | East Puyallup toward Sumner | $526,475 |
Median sale price over the six months ending June 2026. Source: Opendoor's Puyallup market data.
A $50,000 gap between ZIP codes is common here, and the gap between two homes on the same street can be just as wide. Age, condition, lot, and view do most of the work.
What a flat year means if you own
You have not lost ground. Values are within a fraction of a percent of last fall.
Appreciation will not bail out a bad decision. In a rising market, an overpriced home eventually gets rescued by the market catching up. In a flat one, it just sits.
The county sees it too. Pierce County's 2026 assessments showed residential values down about 1% countywide. That number sets next year's tax bill, not your sale price, but it points the same direction.
What a flat year means if you are thinking of selling
Buyers have more to choose from. Active single-family listings across Pierce County were up 21.1% in September compared with last year, and the 30-year mortgage rate averaged 7.28% on October 1, 2026, according to Freddie Mac.
Homes that are priced to the market still sell. Zillow shows the median Puyallup sale closing at 100% of its list price, with about 36% of sales going over list. The homes that struggle are the ones priced off last spring's hopes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home value in Puyallup, WA?
The typical Puyallup home value is $565,156 based on Zillow data through August 2026. The median sale price in the same data set is $546,667.
Are Puyallup home values going up or down?
They are close to flat. Zillow shows a 0.2% gain over the past year, and Pierce County's median single-family sale price was up 1.1% in September 2026 compared with a year earlier.
Which Puyallup ZIP code has the highest home prices?
Over the six months ending June 2026, the South Hill ZIP codes 98373 and 98374 had the highest median sale price at $580,000, according to Opendoor's MLS-based data.
How do Puyallup home values compare to Pierce County?
They are nearly identical. Zillow puts Puyallup at $565,156 and Pierce County at $564,102.
Related reading
- What Is My House Worth in Puyallup, WA?
- Are Home Prices Dropping in Puyallup?
- Is Zillow Accurate for My Home Value in Puyallup?
- What Increases Home Value in Puyallup?
Want to know where your Puyallup home fits? Reach out.
Town-wide numbers only go so far. If you own in Puyallup or on South Hill and want to talk through what your home would bring, call, text, or email me.
Austin Robertson
Real Estate Broker, Robertson & Co.
253.225.2395 | austin@robertsonand.co
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