Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Union Hill-Novelty Hill is currently a seller's market with 1.7 months of supply. 15.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 75% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Union Hill-Novelty Hill is 67/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

The median home price in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $1,450,000, up 12.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $633. Homes sell in a median of 39 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

On a $1,450,000 home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, a traditional listing agent charges around $43,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $116,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $42,501, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $40,001 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Union Hill-Novelty Hill agent?

A traditional Union Hill-Novelty Hill listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $43,500 on a $1,450,000 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 $42,501–$40,001 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

The median home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill currently spends 39 days on the market before going under contract, up 34% from last year. 75% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 15.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Washington 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 $1,450,000 home, that could save you up to $40,001.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $43,500 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

The median home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill sells for $1,450,000 with prices up 12.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $43,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $40,001.

Union Hill-Novelty Hill Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

67out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

67/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 TightnessFavors sellers

1.7 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 37% below the Washington average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 12.6% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.4% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

15.8% of homes selling above list price — 38% below the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

39 median days on market — 29 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

75% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

15.2% of listings have dropped their price. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$1,450,000

+12.6%

Days on Market

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

+34%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$633

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.6%

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.

1.7

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

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

15.8%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

15.2%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

75%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$1,415,000 → $1,450,000

▲2.5%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

The average Union Hill-Novelty Hill homeowner saves $40,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,450,000 home.

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That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Union Hill-Novelty Hill home value

$1,450,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$43,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

The total cost to sell a house in Union Hill-Novelty Hill in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $43,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,450,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$43,500	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$40,6002.8% avg	$29,000~2% avg	$29,000~2% avg	$40,6002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$21,750	$21,750	$21,750	$21,750
Total cost	$105,850	$54,249	$51,749	$62,350
Net proceeds	$1,344,150	$1,395,751	$1,398,251	$1,387,650
You save	—	$51,601	$54,101	$43,500No support

Based on the Union Hill-Novelty Hill median home price of $1,450,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Union Hill-Novelty Hill

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