Is Ballard, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ballard is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Ballard has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Ballard is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Ballard, WA

How much do homes in Ballard, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$879,987

$590/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$29,987(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ballard have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ballard was $879,987 in October 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $590.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $485.3K$470K
-3.2%
2 $719.9K$749.5K
+4.1%
3 $918.5K$913.3K
-0.6%
4 $1.2M$1.2M
+3.0%
5+ $1.6M$1.8M
+10.4%

Summary: Ballard housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Ballard
+3.5%
Whittier Heights
+2.8%
Loyal Heights
-0.4%
Salmon Bay Park
-5.9%

Housing Supply in Ballard, WA

How many homes are available in Ballard, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
256298+16.4%

Summary: The Ballard real estate market had 298 homes for sale in October 2024, a 16.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2027
+35.0%
2 6977
+11.6%
3 98124
+26.5%
4 5353
0.0%
5+ 1617
+6.3%

Summary: The Ballard housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 35%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 26.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5282+57.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ballard, you could pay more than the asking price. 36.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 82 homes were sold or pending in Ballard in October 2024, up by 57.7% month-over-month. Of the 82 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ballard, WA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
29 Days21 Days-26.9%

Summary: Homes in Ballard had an average of 21 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 26.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

68 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Ballard are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 82 homes were sold in Ballard; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

Newest Listings in Ballard, WA

Nearby Markets to Ballard, WA