What is the median home price in Montlake, Seattle?

The median home price in Montlake is $1,935,000, up 48% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 97 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 95.72%.

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

On a $1,935,000 home in Montlake, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $58,050. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $54,551 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

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

The median home in Montlake spends 97 days on market. 33.33% of listings go pending within two weeks. 4 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Montlake a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Montlake had 4 homes sell recently at a median of $1,935,000. Sellers are getting 95.72% of their asking price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Washington/Seattle

Montlake · Seattle, WA

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

The median home in Montlake sells for $1,935,000 with prices up 48% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $54,551.

Montlake Real Estate Market Conditions

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Montlake 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 MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 47.99235182% year-over-year — vs. -3.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.72% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.3% below list. Washington average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Washington average of 23.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

97 median days on market — 37 days slower than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.33% 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

$1,935,000

+48%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$696

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.72%

Homes Sold

Pending in 2 Weeks

33.33%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Montlake?

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Montlake home value

$1,935,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$58,050

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Montlake

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$58,050	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$54,1802.8% avg	$38,700~2% avg	$38,700~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$29,025	$29,025	$29,025
Total cost	$141,255	$71,224	$68,724
You save	—	$54,551	$57,051

Based on the Montlake median home price of $1,935,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Montlake

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $58,050 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Montlake market data so you list at the right price.

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AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

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Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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