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

Ellensburg is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. 53.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Ellensburg is 75/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Ellensburg?

The median home price in Ellensburg is $434,995, up 16.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $251. Homes sell in a median of 89 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.5%.

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

On a $434,995 home in Ellensburg, a traditional listing agent charges around $13,050 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $34,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $12,051, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $9,551 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Ellensburg listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $13,050 on a $434,995 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 $12,051–$9,551 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Ellensburg currently spends 89 days on the market before going under contract, up 30% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 14% 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 $434,995 home, that could save you up to $9,551.

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 $13,050 commission.

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

The median home in Ellensburg sells for $434,995 with prices up 16.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $13,050 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $9,551.

Ellensburg Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

75out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

75/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Ellensburg favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

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

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 16.7% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.5% of asking — sellers are getting 1.5% above list on average. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

53.8% of homes selling above list price — 112% above the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

89 median days on market — 21 days slower than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

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

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14% 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.

$434,995

+16.7%

Days on Market

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

+30%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$251

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.5%

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.

3.3

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.

53.8%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$433,000 → $434,995

$500K$450K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ellensburg?

The average Ellensburg homeowner saves $9,551 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $434,995 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value

Your Ellensburg home value

$434,995

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$13,050

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Ellensburg in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $13,050 with a traditional 3% commission on a $434,995 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$13,050	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$12,1802.8% avg	$8,700~2% avg	$8,700~2% avg	$12,1802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,525	$6,525	$6,525	$6,525
Total cost	$31,755	$18,724	$16,224	$18,705
Net proceeds	$403,240	$416,271	$418,771	$416,290
You save	—	$13,031	$15,531	$13,050No support