University Park · Akron, OH

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in University Park, Akron?

The median home in University Park sells for $88,750 with prices down 1% year-over-year. Save thousands with Ridley's flat fee.

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University Park Real Estate Market Conditions

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The University Park market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Ohio average is 3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 0.5044843049% year-over-year — vs. +5.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.34% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.7% below list. Ohio average is 97.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.67% of homes selling above list price — 23% below the Ohio average of 21.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

44 median days on market — 9 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

18.75% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 36.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Ohio average is 26.4%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$88,750

-1%

Days on Market

44

Price per Sq Ft

$69

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.34%

Homes Sold

12

Sold Above List

16.67%

Pending in 2 Weeks

18.75%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in University Park?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.9% of your home value

$88,750

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$2,663

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in University Park

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$2,663$3,499$999
Buyer agent$2,4852.8% avg$1,775~2% avg$1,775~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$1,331$1,331$1,331
Total cost$6,479$6,605$4,105
You save-$836$1,664

Based on the University Park median home price of $88,750. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in University Park

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $3,499 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using University Park market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere University Park buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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Close and keep $0 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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