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 April 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

$875,000

$586/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$21,696(-2.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ballard have sold for 2.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ballard was $875,000 in April 2024, down 2.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $586.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $483K$474K
-1.9%
2 $729.9K$725K
-0.7%
3 $925.5K$935K
+1.0%
4 $1.2M$1.2M
-1.5%
5+ $1.5M$1.5M
-5.5%

Summary: Ballard housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Whittier Heights
0.3%
Ballard
-2.4%
Loyal Heights
-9.0%

Housing Supply in Ballard, WA

How many homes are available in Ballard, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
178215+20.8%

Summary: The Ballard real estate market had 215 homes for sale in April 2024, a 20.8% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 2427
+12.5%
2 5471
+31.5%
3 7582
+9.3%
4 2128
+33.3%
5+ 47
+75.0%

Summary: The Ballard housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 31.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 75%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7563-16.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

23 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ballard, expect to pay close to the asking price. 41.3% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 63 homes were sold or pending in Ballard in April 2024, down by 16.0% month-over-month. Of the 63 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 41% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
17 Days18 Days+7.7%

Summary: Homes in Ballard had an average of 18 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 7.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

55 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 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 April 2024, 63 homes were sold in Ballard; 87% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 2 Days Ago

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