University District · Seattle, WA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in University District, Seattle?

The median home in University District sells for $918,000 with prices up 25% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $24,041.

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University District Real Estate Market Conditions

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The University District 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 24.64358452% year-over-year — vs. -3.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.45% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.5% 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 sellers

21 median days on market — 39 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% 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

$918,000

+25%

Days on Market

21

Price per Sq Ft

$404

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.45%

Homes Sold

8

Pending in 2 Weeks

25%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in University District?

$0Estimated savings

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

$918,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$27,540

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in University District

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$27,540$3,499$999
Buyer agent$25,7042.8% avg$18,360~2% avg$18,360~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$13,770$13,770$13,770
Total cost$67,014$35,629$33,129
You save$24,041$26,541

Based on the University District median home price of $918,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in University District

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $27,540 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

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

2

AI prepares your home

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

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere University District buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

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

5

Close and keep $24,041 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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