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Sell your Phinney Ridge home with a clearer local plan.
The median asking price in Seattle is $773K (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $12,850. RexMont helps Seattle sellers price accurately, prep where it matters, launch with trust signals, and negotiate beyond the headline number.
Selling in Seattle — the numbers
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What a Seattle sale costs in Washington
Washington’s excise tax is graduated by price tier and paid by the seller at closing; the table shows the schedule a Seattle sale falls under.
Sell fast or list
What a quick cash sale and a listed sale each net at the Seattle median asking price
Same home, same October 2026 median asking price of $775,000, same mortgage payoff. The cash columns run the instant-offer range RexMont models, 5% and 15% below that asking price, as-is, with no commission and no prep; Washington REET, title and the payoff are still due.
- List on the open market
- $775,000 sale price
- $436,000
- Estimated net · baseline
- Cash offer 5% below asking
- $735,000 offer
- $450,462
- Estimated net · +$14,462 vs listing
- Cash offer 15% below asking
- $660,000 offer
- $376,797
- Estimated net · −$59,203 vs listing
The $73,665 between the two cash columns is what a written offer settles; a program fee or a repair credit deducted after inspection moves it further. Bring any offer you already hold: the review costs nothing and you keep every option, including taking the cash.
Compare a written cash offer against a broker-tested listing priceA modelling range RexMont uses until a written offer exists, not a quote from any buyer; program fees are not modelled. For context, Research summaries have placed the total cost of instant-offer programs to sellers at roughly 13–15% of the home’s value.
Washington REET tiers for a Seattle sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Seattle median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $775,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$38,750
- Washington REET (state + local)$8,975 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $3,875 local
- −$12,850
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$270,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $436,000
Selling costs of $69,000 (8.9% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Run your own Seattle numbers belowFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
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Local strategy
Seattle decisions depend on the street, not only the city.
Selling on Phinney Ridge means leading with views and the ridge lifestyle — Sound views, Woodland Park, and Phinney Avenue walkability are what buyers pay a premium for. The winning strategy precisely prices the view angle, prepares the craftsman home to compete against Ballard and Fremont, and targets the right buyer pool.
- Read recent comps, pending pressure, and active competition
- Prioritize prep work that can change buyer behavior
- Launch with positioning, review proof, photography, and negotiation strategy
Phinney Ridge city hub
Start with Seattle, then narrow to the right neighborhood.
Use the city hub for the broader market, then compare the most active neighborhoods by property type, condition, commute, schools, lifestyle, and resale depth.
Open Seattle hub →Phinney Ridge
Walkable North Seattle district adjacent to Greenwood and Woodland Park Zoo.
View Phinney Ridge homes →Greenwood
North Seattle residential and walkable retail district along Greenwood Avenue.
View Greenwood homes →Woodland Park
Compare Woodland Park listings with Seattle pricing, commute, school-path, condition, and resale context before you tour or list.
View Woodland Park homes →Green Lake
Loop the lake on a 2.8-mile path surrounded by mid-range residential streets.
View Green Lake homes →Fremont
The Center of the Universe — quirky, walkable, with the canal and Adobe at its core.
View Fremont homes →Crown Hill
Family-friendly North Ballard area with mid-range homes.
View Crown Hill homes →
Active homes for sale in Seattle
The latest active NWMLS listings in Seattle, refreshed hourly.
Active30 days active · 30 cumulative$799,950
MLS# 25943856030 41st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115
2 bd2.25 ba1,093 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
ActiveNew today$665,000
MLS# 25948634434 28th Place W
Seattle, WA 98199
4 bd1.75 ba1,780 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE Magnolia
ActiveNew today$4,750,000
MLS# 2595687307 Queen Anne Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
0 bd0 ba13,545 sqftListing courtesy of Kidder Mathews
Early Access · First Look$889,999
MLS# 25951938738 Hamlet Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd1.75 ba1,730 sqftListing courtesy of PropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd
ActiveNew today$2,199,000
MLS# 25953505057 SW Stevens Street
Seattle, WA 98116
5 bd3.5 ba3,820 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active31 days active · 31 cumulative$799,000
MLS# 2595689270 Fulton Street
Seattle, WA 98109
2 bd1.75 ba1,087 sqftListing courtesy of Real Property Associates
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM PT (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Listing information courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than RexMont Real Estate are marked with the “Listing courtesy of NWMLS” designation. Information provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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Copyright concernsSelling on Phinney Ridge: the west-slope view premium
Phinney Ridge pricing runs on elevation. The west-facing blocks with Puget Sound and Olympics exposure carry the ridge's strongest premiums, and — like every Seattle view market — they price by view class, not proximity: a protected Sound panorama, a partial water view, and a territorial outlook over Ballard are three different products. The east side of the ridge trades on Green Lake and Woodland Park adjacency instead, and comps drawn across the two slopes misprice both.
The buyer pool is a blend of Ballard and Green Lake overflow plus households targeting the ridge itself for Phinney Avenue walkability and the zoo-to-lake lifestyle corridor. These buyers cross-shop constantly, which makes launch timing against competing inventory in Ballard, Greenwood, and Wallingford a real pricing lever — the same buyer sees all four markets the same week.
The housing stock is classic craftsman and box-era construction, so the diligence list is familiar: side-sewer scope, oil-tank paperwork, knob-and-tube, foundation. Handle the Form 17 under RCW 64.06 from documented facts. I am Adriano Tori, RexMont's Designated Broker (WA Lic. #27660); we comp Phinney listings by slope and view class before setting a number.
Know your net first: the cost-to-sell page models commission, Washington REET, title, and escrow against your payoff with a live calculator, and the fast-sale page covers the compressed-timeline paths if a relocation is driving the sale.
Net-proceeds calculator
Estimate your net proceeds before you list.
Enter an estimated sale price for your Seattle home, mortgage payoff, and selling costs. Compare estimated proceeds after commission, Washington REET, and closing costs, then request an emailed copy of your calculation.
Your target list/sale price — or get an agent-prepared estimate.
Enter the combined brokerage compensation you expect to pay. Fees are negotiated; this editable example is not a quoted rate.
Remaining principal from your latest statement.
Paint, staging, cleaning, photography, minor repairs.
Use a quote from your title and escrow providers.
Washington's state excise-tax breakpoints step up for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027 (rates unchanged). The calculator applies the schedule in force on this date.
Using the 2023–2026 schedule: 1.10% to $525K, 1.28% to $1.525M, 2.75% to $3.025M, 3.00% above, plus 0.50% King County.
Estimated net proceeds
$519,135
after $80,865 in selling costs (8.5% of price) and mortgage payoff
Estimates for educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual REET, commission, escrow, and payoff figures vary by transaction and closing date. King County REET shown is the state graduated tax plus the 0.50% local portion; the state breakpoints step up for closings on or after January 1, 2027. Verify current rates with WA DOR and your CPA before acting.
FAQ
Phinney Ridge seller questions
How much more do view homes sell for on Phinney Ridge?
West-slope homes with Sound and Olympics exposure carry the ridge's strongest premiums, sized by view class — protected panorama, partial water, or territorial. The comp set must match the view class and the slope; averaging across the ridge misprices in both directions.
Do Phinney Ridge buyers cross-shop other neighborhoods?
Almost always — Ballard, Greenwood, Wallingford, and Green Lake see the same buyers the same week. That makes launch timing against competing active inventory in all of them a genuine pricing lever, not just a calendar question.
What inspection issues come up on Phinney Ridge homes?
The standard early-1900s set: side-sewer condition, oil tanks, knob-and-tube remnants, and foundation posts. A pre-listing sewer scope and organized documentation keep the view premium from eroding in inspection response.
What does it cost to sell a Phinney Ridge home?
Roughly 7 to 9 percent all-in: negotiated commission, Washington excise tax (graduated tiers plus 0.50 percent King County), title, escrow, and prep. The Seattle cost-to-sell page includes a live net-proceeds calculator.
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