Homes For Sale in Ballard, Seattle, WA

About the Ballard Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Ballard is a highly sought after neighborhood in the heart of Seattle. With a lively shopping district and easy access to the Puget Sound, the Ballard neighborhood is the perfect combination of nature and city-life and draws many visitors on the weekends, especially during the hotter months. Here are some of the top reasons why you should be looking for homes for sale in Ballard, WA.

Families are drawn to Ballard for its great schooling options and a long list of fun, outdoor kid-appropriate activities for children. 

Young singles and couples enjoy the neighborhood's exciting bar and restaurant scene, as well as its central location with easy access to job centers like Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union

Retirees are attracted to Ballard for its centrally-located condos and townhomes with easy access to shops and restaurants in Downtown Ballard

Location of Ballard

Ballard sits between NW 65th St and NW 85th St from North to South and from 15th Ave. NW to 28th Ave NW. Ballard is also home to smaller neighborhoods like Juniper Hill and Loyal Heights. 

About the Homes in Ballard

As one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Seattle, Ballard also has some of the city's oldest homes, built in the late 1800s. Many of Ballard's older homes are small cottages and single-story homes. Larger, more recent builds are often in the tudor or carpenter style. These sit on comfortable-sized lots throughout the neighborhood.Check out our listings of homes for sale in Ballard above.

There are currently 73 single family homes for sale in Ballard, Seattle and 26 condos for sale in Ballard.

There are typically about 53 home and condo sales per month in the neighborhood.

$895,000 — median price for single family homes sold in the last 6 months.
1,590 SQFT — median house size.
$563 / sqft — median $/sqft size.

New Construction in Ballard

Ballard is almost entirely, fully developed neighborhood, with about 10 new houses and townhomes built each year.

Schools in and around Ballard

Ballard is served by the Seattle Public Schools District's West Woodland Elementary, Hamilton International Middle School, and Ballard High School. There are also plenty of private elementary school options and a few private high school options in the area. 

Neighborhood Parks, Recreation & Activities

Ballard is home to many family-friendly recreational centers including Gilman Playground, Loyal Heights Playfield and Salmon Bay Park. Residents can also visit the Ballard Pool. With a modest admission fee, guests gain access to a 26 yard/6 lane pool complete with a rope swing, diving board and water slide. In the summer, Ballard also hosts the extremely popular Ballard Farmer's Market every Sunday. 

Ballard Neighborhood Shops

• The Walrus and the Carpenter (Seafood)
• Peddler Brewing Co.
• Serious Pie (Pizza)
• Target

Commuting from Ballard

The RapidRide D line will take passengers from downtown Ballard to the heart of Downtown Seattle and bus Route 44 will take passengers from Southwest Ballard to the University of Washington.

Common Commute Times (by car) from Ballard

• Downtown Seattle - 20 mins
• University of Washington - 19 mins
• South Lake Union - 17 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 30 mins
• Kirkland - 35 mins
• Redmond - 37 mins

What's Nearby?

• Ballard Locks
• Golden Gardens Park
• Woodland Park Zoo
• National Nordic Museum