Is Ballston a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Ballston is currently a buyer's market with 7 months of supply. 60% of homes sell above asking price, and 85.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Ballston is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Ballston?

The median home price in Ballston is $470,000, down 17.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $250. Homes sell in a median of 9 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 102.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ballston, New York?

On a $470,000 home in Ballston, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,100 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $37,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $13,101, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $10,601 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Ballston agent?

A traditional Ballston listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,100 on a $470,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $13,101–$10,601 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Ballston?

The median home in Ballston currently spends 9 days on the market before going under contract, down 11% from last year. 85.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 102.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $470,000 home, that could save you up to $10,601.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $14,100 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ballston, New York?

The median home in Ballston sells for $470,000 with prices down 17.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,100 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $10,601.

Ballston Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Ballston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. New York average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 17.8% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.6% of asking — sellers are getting 2.6% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

60% of homes selling above list price — 77% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

9 median days on market — 67 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

85.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$470,000

-17.8%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-11%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$250

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

102.6%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

60%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

85.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$590,862 → $470,000

▼20.5%

$600K$550K$500K$450K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ballston?

The average Ballston homeowner saves $10,601 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $470,000 home.

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Your Ballston home value

$470,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,100

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Ballston?

The total cost to sell a house in Ballston in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $14,100 with a traditional 3% commission on a $470,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,100	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$13,1602.8% avg	$9,400~2% avg	$9,400~2% avg	$13,1602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,050	$7,050	$7,050	$7,050
Total cost	$34,310	$19,949	$17,449	$20,210
Net proceeds	$435,690	$450,051	$452,551	$449,790
You save	—	$14,361	$16,861	$14,100No support