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

Lakeside is currently a buyer's market with 16 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Lakeside is 45/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lakeside?

The median home price in Lakeside is $2,374,500, up 138.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $815. Homes sell in a median of 346 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

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

On a $2,374,500 home in Lakeside, a traditional listing agent charges around $71,235 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $189,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $70,236, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $67,736 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lakeside listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $71,235 on a $2,374,500 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 $70,236–$67,736 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lakeside currently spends 346 days on the market before going under contract. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 21.9% 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 $2,374,500 home, that could save you up to $67,736.

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 $71,235 commission.

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

The median home in Lakeside sells for $2,374,500 with prices up 138.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $71,235 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $67,736.

Lakeside Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

45out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

45/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Lakeside market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

16 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Montana average is 4.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 138.6% 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 buyers

346 median days on market — 224 days slower than the Montana average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 11.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

21.9% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$2,374,500

+138.6%

Days on Market

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

346

Price per Sq Ft

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

$815

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.

Buyer’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.

21.9%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$825,000 → $2,374,500

▲187.8%

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lakeside?

The average Lakeside homeowner saves $67,736 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $2,374,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value

Your Lakeside home value

$2,374,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$71,235

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lakeside in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $71,235 with a traditional 3% commission on a $2,374,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$71,235	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$66,4862.8% avg	$47,490~2% avg	$47,490~2% avg	$66,4862.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$35,618	$35,618	$35,618	$35,618
Total cost	$173,339	$86,607	$84,107	$102,104
Net proceeds	$2,201,161	$2,287,893	$2,290,393	$2,272,396
You save	—	$67,736	$70,236	$71,235No support