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

Boring is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 96.9% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Boring is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Boring?

The median home price in Boring is $949,950, up 192.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $332. Homes sell in a median of 377 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Boring, Oregon?

On a $949,950 home in Boring, a traditional listing agent charges around $28,499 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $75,996 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $27,500, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $25,000 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Boring listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $28,499 on a $949,950 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 $27,500–$25,000 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Boring currently spends 377 days on the market before going under contract, up 375% from last year. At a 96.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Oregon 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 $949,950 home, that could save you up to $25,000.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Oregon. 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 $28,499 commission.

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Boring, OR

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Boring, Oregon?

The median home in Boring sells for $949,950 with prices up 192.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $28,499 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $25,000.

Boring Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Boring 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

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 85% below the Oregon average of 3.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 192.3% year-over-year — vs. +2.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.1% below list. Oregon average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Oregon average of 18.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

377 median days on market — 266 days slower than the Oregon average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 20.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Oregon average is 19.8%.

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.

$949,950

+192.3%

Days on Market

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

377

+375%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$332

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.9%

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.

0.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$540,000 → $949,950

▲75.9%

$900K$800K$700K$600K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Boring?

The average Boring homeowner saves $25,000 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $949,950 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Boring home value

$949,950

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,499

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Boring in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $28,499 with a traditional 3% commission on a $949,950 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$28,499	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$26,5992.8% avg	$18,999~2% avg	$18,999~2% avg	$26,5992.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,249	$14,249	$14,249	$14,249
Total cost	$69,347	$36,747	$34,247	$40,848
Net proceeds	$880,603	$913,203	$915,703	$909,102
You save	—	$32,600	$35,100	$28,499No support