Is Hebgen Lake Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Hebgen Lake Estates is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Hebgen Lake Estates is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hebgen Lake Estates?

The median home price in Hebgen Lake Estates is $437,500. The median price per square foot is $369. Homes sell in a median of 79 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana?

On a $437,500 home in Hebgen Lake Estates, a traditional listing agent charges around $13,125 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $35,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $12,126, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $9,626 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Hebgen Lake Estates agent?

A traditional Hebgen Lake Estates listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $13,125 on a $437,500 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 $12,126–$9,626 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Hebgen Lake Estates?

The median home in Hebgen Lake Estates currently spends 79 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.

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 $437,500 home, that could save you up to $9,626.

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 $13,125 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana?

The median home in Hebgen Lake Estates sells for $437,500. The average seller pays $13,125 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $9,626.

Hebgen Lake Estates Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hebgen Lake Estates 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 sellers

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 89% below the Montana average of 4.4.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% 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 SpeedNeutral

79 median days on market — 43 days faster than the Montana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$437,500

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.

$369

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.

0.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$399,900 → $437,500

▲9.4%

$600K$500K$400K$300K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hebgen Lake Estates?

The average Hebgen Lake Estates homeowner saves $9,626 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $437,500 home.

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

Your Hebgen Lake Estates home value

$437,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$13,125

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Hebgen Lake Estates?

The total cost to sell a house in Hebgen Lake Estates in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $13,125 with a traditional 3% commission on a $437,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$13,125	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$12,2502.8% avg	$8,750~2% avg	$8,750~2% avg	$12,2502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,563	$6,563	$6,563	$6,563
Total cost	$31,938	$18,812	$16,312	$18,813
Net proceeds	$405,562	$418,688	$421,188	$418,687
You save	—	$9,626	$12,126	$13,125No support