Is Vashon a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Vashon is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. 37.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 72.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Vashon is 63/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Vashon?

The median home price in Vashon is $980,000, up 3.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $553. Homes sell in a median of 26 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.1%.

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

On a $980,000 home in Vashon, a traditional listing agent charges around $29,400 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $78,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $28,401, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $25,901 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Vashon listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $29,400 on a $980,000 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 $28,401–$25,901 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Vashon currently spends 26 days on the market before going under contract, down 94% from last year. 72.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $980,000 home, that could save you up to $25,901.

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 $29,400 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Vashon, Washington?

The median home in Vashon sells for $980,000 with prices up 3.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $29,400 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $25,901.

Vashon Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Vashon market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 7% below the Washington average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 3.2% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.9% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

37.5% of homes selling above list price — 48% above the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

26 median days on market — 42 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

72.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% 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.

$980,000

+3.2%

Days on Market

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

-94%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$553

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.1%

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.

2.5

Seller’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.

37.5%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

72.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$789,000 → $980,000

▲24.2%

$1.1M$1.0M$900K$800K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Vashon?

The average Vashon homeowner saves $25,901 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $980,000 home.

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

Your Vashon home value

$980,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$29,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Vashon?

The total cost to sell a house in Vashon in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $29,400 with a traditional 3% commission on a $980,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$29,400	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$27,4402.8% avg	$19,600~2% avg	$19,600~2% avg	$27,4402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,700	$14,700	$14,700	$14,700
Total cost	$71,540	$37,799	$35,299	$42,140
Net proceeds	$908,460	$942,201	$944,701	$937,860
You save	—	$33,741	$36,241	$29,400No support