Dorchester · Boston, MA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Dorchester, Boston?
The median home in Dorchester sells for $700,000 with prices down 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $17,501.
Dorchester Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
59/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$700,000
-1%Days on Market
40
Price per Sq Ft
$447
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.7%
Homes Sold
106
Sold Above List
25.47%
Pending in 2 Weeks
26.45%
Source: public market records
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$700,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$21,000
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Dorchester
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $21,000 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $19,6002.8% avg | $14,000~2% avg | $14,000~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $10,500 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| Total cost | $51,100 | $27,999 | $25,499 |
| You save | — | $17,501 | $20,001 |
Based on the Dorchester median home price of $700,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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