What is the median home price in Ballard, Seattle?

The median home price in Ballard is $850,000, up 1% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 43 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 99.07%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ballard?

On a $850,000 home in Ballard, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $25,500. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $22,001 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

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

The median home in Ballard spends 43 days on market. 36.97% of listings go pending within two weeks. 113 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Ballard a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Ballard had 113 homes sell recently at a median of $850,000. Sellers are getting 99.07% of their asking price. 10.62% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

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Ballard · Seattle, WA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ballard, Seattle?

The median home in Ballard sells for $850,000 with prices up 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $22,001.

Ballard Real Estate Market Conditions

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Ballard market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Washington average is 3.1.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 1.2025241100000001% year-over-year — vs. -3.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 99.07% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.9% below list. Washington average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

10.62% of homes selling above list price — 54% below the Washington average of 23.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

43 median days on market — 17 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

36.97% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Washington average is 25.7%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$850,000

+1%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$574

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.07%

Homes Sold

113

Sold Above List

10.62%

Pending in 2 Weeks

36.97%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Ballard?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Ballard home value

$850,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$25,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Ballard

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$25,500	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$23,8002.8% avg	$17,000~2% avg	$17,000~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$12,750	$12,750	$12,750
Total cost	$62,050	$33,249	$30,749
You save	—	$22,001	$24,501

Based on the Ballard median home price of $850,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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