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

Darrington is currently a balanced market with 3.5 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Darrington is 63/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Darrington?

The median home price in Darrington is $255,625. The median price per square foot is $194. Homes sell in a median of 7 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Darrington, Washington?

On a $255,625 home in Darrington, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,669 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $20,450 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,670, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,170 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Darrington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,669 on a $255,625 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 $6,670–$4,170 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Darrington currently spends 7 days on the market before going under contract. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 105.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Washington 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 $255,625 home, that could save you up to $4,170.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $7,669 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Darrington, Washington?

The median home in Darrington sells for $255,625. The average seller pays $7,669 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,170.

Darrington Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Darrington 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 TightnessNeutral

3.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Washington average is 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.2% of asking — sellers are getting 5.2% above list on average. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 294% above the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

7 median days on market — 61 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$255,625

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.

$194

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

105.2%

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.

3.5

Balanced

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.

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$286,000 → $255,625

▼10.6%

$500K$400K$300K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Darrington?

The average Darrington homeowner saves $4,170 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $255,625 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Darrington home value

$255,625

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,669

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Darrington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,669 with a traditional 3% commission on a $255,625 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,669	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,1582.8% avg	$5,113~2% avg	$5,113~2% avg	$7,1582.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,834	$3,834	$3,834	$3,834
Total cost	$18,661	$12,446	$9,946	$10,992
Net proceeds	$236,964	$243,179	$245,679	$244,633
You save	—	$6,215	$8,715	$7,669No support