The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98010 sells for about $773,000, or $408 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,657 a month.
ZIP 98010 — Black Diamond
The Black Diamond housing market is experiencing steady demand driven by new construction in master-planned communities, resulting in a competitive environment with low inventory. While prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market remains sensitive to broader regional economic trends and commute-related buyer preferences. Overall, the area is transitioning into a more established suburban hub, attracting families looking for newer housing stock.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking newer construction and a suburban lifestyle with proximity to outdoor amenities, though it requires a longer commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.2% · poverty 2.3% — 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 8.1%/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 7.7%/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 98010, 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.
The area is served by the Black Diamond and Enumclaw school districts, generally characterized by stable performance and community-focused educational environments.
The region faces standard Pacific Northwest risks including wildfire potential in forested areas and seasonal wind events, with insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
Growth is driven by the Ten Trails master-planned community, which has significantly expanded the local housing stock and infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local levies, with rates influenced by school district and municipal bond measures.
Commuting to the Seattle-Bellevue employment core typically requires a 45-60 minute drive via WA-169 and WA-18, as there is limited direct public transit access.
The area features extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Green River Gorge, local trail systems, and proximity to regional parks and golf courses.
The rental market is primarily supported by new construction townhomes and single-family rentals within master-planned developments, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is transitioning from its historical mining roots to a residential-focused economy, with residents largely employed in the broader Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with WA-169 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to regional highways.
Development is concentrated on the build-out of master-planned communities and associated commercial infrastructure to support the growing population.
King County Department of Assessments manages property valuations, utilizing annual market-based adjustments.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including fire, emergency medical services, and local school district levies.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional wildfire risk assessments and construction costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98010 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.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.914.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.115 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.315.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade415.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.911.1 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.316.1 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.115.7 mi
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.914.6 mi
- White River Amphitheatre4.17.1 mi
- accesso ShoWare Center4.512.1 mi
- AMC Kent Station 144.411.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.911.1 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.59.1 mi
- Tahoma National Cemetery4.76.6 mi
- Regal Auburn - Washington4.411 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.819.7 mi
- Pacific Bonsai Museum4.813.9 mi
- Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot4.517.2 mi
- Carco Theatre4.514.7 mi
- Northwest Railway Museum, North Bend Depot4.416.3 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.59.1 mi
- Flaming Geyser State Park4.52.6 mi
- Lake Wilderness Park4.74.8 mi
- Game Farm Park4.59.5 mi
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park4.74.8 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.518 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.516.3 mi
- Tyee Marina4.119.3 mi
- Chinook Landing Marina4.518.6 mi
- Hylebos Marina Inc417.4 mi
- Washington National Golf Club4.16.7 mi
- Riverbend Golf Complex4.212.9 mi
- Druid's Glen Golf Club4.13.1 mi
- Auburn Golf Course4.49.5 mi
- Tapps Island Golf Course4.48.9 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.211.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.412.2 mi
- Kent Station Shopping Center4.411.8 mi
- Fred Meyer4.210.3 mi
- Carpinito Brothers4.711.8 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.416.5 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.520.8 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.626.8 mi
- The Club SEA2.716.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large master-planned community featuring parks, trails, and community centers.
Scenic area offering hiking and outdoor exploration opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.