Is Port Washington a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Port Washington is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 73.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Port Washington is 68/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Port Washington?

The median home price in Port Washington is $380,000, up 21% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $257. Homes sell in a median of 57 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.8%.

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

On a $380,000 home in Port Washington, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,400 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $30,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,401, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,901 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Port Washington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,400 on a $380,000 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 $10,401–$7,901 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Port Washington?

The median home in Port Washington currently spends 57 days on the market before going under contract, up 20% from last year. 73.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 5.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $380,000 home, that could save you up to $7,901.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $11,400 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

The median home in Port Washington sells for $380,000 with prices up 21% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,400 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,901.

Port Washington Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

68out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

68/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Port Washington 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 buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Wisconsin average is 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 21% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.2% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 89% above the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

57 median days on market — 28 days faster than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

73.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 5.6% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Wisconsin average is 9.3%.

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.

$380,000

+21%

Days on Market

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

+20%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$257

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.8%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

5.6%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

73.3%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$384,900 → $380,000

▼1.3%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Port Washington?

The average Port Washington homeowner saves $7,901 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $380,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Port Washington home value

$380,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Port Washington?

The total cost to sell a house in Port Washington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,400 with a traditional 3% commission on a $380,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,400	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,6402.8% avg	$7,600~2% avg	$7,600~2% avg	$10,6402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,700	$5,700	$5,700	$5,700
Total cost	$27,740	$16,799	$14,299	$16,340
Net proceeds	$352,260	$363,201	$365,701	$363,660
You save	—	$10,941	$13,441	$11,400No support