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

Boulder is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Boulder is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Boulder?

The median home price in Boulder is $479,900, up 50% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $243. Homes sell in a median of 40 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Boulder, Montana?

On a $479,900 home in Boulder, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,397 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $38,392 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $13,398, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $10,898 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Boulder listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,397 on a $479,900 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 $13,398–$10,898 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Boulder currently spends 40 days on the market before going under contract. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 50% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Montana?

No. Montana 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 $479,900 home, that could save you up to $10,898.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Montana. 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 $14,397 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Boulder, Montana?

The median home in Boulder sells for $479,900 with prices up 50% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,397 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $10,898.

Boulder Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Boulder market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 55% below the Montana average of 4.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 50% year-over-year — vs. +5.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Montana average is 99.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — the Montana average of 0%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

40 median days on market — 82 days faster than the Montana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 11.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Montana average is 10.7%.

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.

$479,900

+50%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$243

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

50%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$425,000 → $479,900

▲12.9%

$400K$300K$200K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Boulder?

The average Boulder homeowner saves $10,898 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $479,900 home.

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Your Boulder home value

$479,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,397

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Boulder in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $14,397 with a traditional 3% commission on a $479,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,397	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$13,4372.8% avg	$9,598~2% avg	$9,598~2% avg	$13,4372.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,199	$7,199	$7,199	$7,199
Total cost	$35,033	$20,296	$17,796	$20,636
Net proceeds	$444,867	$459,604	$462,104	$459,264
You save	—	$10,898	$13,398	$14,397No support