
Ballard real estate.
Maritime heritage meets a thriving food scene, weekly farmers market, and walkable Ballard Avenue.
- Median sale price
- $800K
- Days on market
- 29
- Active listings
- 207
Live NWMLS data · zip 98107 · May 2026

About Ballard
Ballard has transformed from a working Scandinavian fishing community into one of Seattle's most in-demand neighborhoods, without losing the maritime DNA. Ballard Avenue's historic brick storefronts now house some of the city's best restaurants and the Sunday farmers market is a citywide draw. The Ballard Locks and Shilshole Bay keep the neighborhood tied to the water.
Housing stock spans 1920s Craftsman bungalows on north Ballard's grid streets, dense new townhomes near the core, and contemporary condos along Market Street. Demand stays consistently high — buyers want walkability without committing to Capitol Hill's intensity.
Median Sale Price
$800K
$574/sqft · 29 days on market
207 active listings · updated May 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Adams or West Woodland Elementary, Whitman Middle School, Ballard High School
Commute
15–20 min drive to downtown. RapidRide D Line to downtown. Future Link extension to Ballard in late 2030s.
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Live NWMLS listings in Ballard (zip 98107), refreshed hourly.
Active163 days on market$18,250,000
MLS# 23217705422 Shilshole Avenue Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Active312 days on market$5,500,000
MLS# 24023716415 32nd Avenue Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Extra Inc.
Active1 day on market$680,000
MLS# 2428572947 Nw 56th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
2 bd2.5 ba1,218 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active36 days on market$2,890,000
MLS# 2445525801 Nw 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active17 days on market$479,000
MLS# 24452362830 Nw 56th Street #306
Seattle, WA 98107
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active15 days on market$1,200,000
MLS# 2459846824 Nw 64th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Ballard real estate
- What is the median sale price in Ballard?
- The current median sale price in the Ballard zip code is $800K ($574 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Ballard run Condos $450K–$900K, townhomes $750K–$1.3M, classic Craftsman homes $1M–$1.8M+.
- How competitive is the Ballard real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Ballard is currently 29 days, with 207 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Ballard?
- Seattle Public Schools; Adams or West Woodland Elementary, Whitman Middle School, Ballard High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Ballard?
- 15–20 min drive to downtown. RapidRide D Line to downtown. Future Link extension to Ballard in late 2030s.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Ballard?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Ballard and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
Nearby Seattle neighborhoods
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Whittier Heights
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