Is Andover a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Andover is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Andover is 61/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Andover?

The median home price in Andover is $1,000,000, up 41.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $409. Homes sell in a median of 14 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 111.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Andover, Massachusetts?

On a $1,000,000 home in Andover, a traditional listing agent charges around $30,000 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $80,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $29,001, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $26,501 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Andover agent?

A traditional Andover listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $30,000 on a $1,000,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $29,001–$26,501 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Andover?

The median home in Andover currently spends 14 days on the market before going under contract, down 9% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 111.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Massachusetts?

No. Massachusetts does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $1,000,000 home, that could save you up to $26,501.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $30,000 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Andover, Massachusetts?

The median home in Andover sells for $1,000,000 with prices up 41.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $30,000 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $26,501.

Andover Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

61out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

61/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Andover market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 63% below the Massachusetts average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 41.8% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 111.1% of asking — sellers are getting 11.1% above list on average. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 227% above the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

14 median days on market — 48 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$1,000,000

+41.8%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-9%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$409

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

111.1%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

100%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$650,000 → $1,000,000

▲53.8%

$1.0M$900K$800K$700K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Andover?

The average Andover homeowner saves $26,501 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,000,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Andover home value

$1,000,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$30,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Andover?

The total cost to sell a house in Andover in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $30,000 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,000,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$30,000	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$28,0002.8% avg	$20,000~2% avg	$20,000~2% avg	$28,0002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$15,000	$15,000	$15,000	$15,000
Total cost	$73,000	$38,499	$35,999	$43,000
Net proceeds	$927,000	$961,501	$964,001	$957,000
You save	—	$34,501	$37,001	$30,000No support