What is the median home price in First Ward, Buffalo?

The median home price in First Ward is $117,500, down 13% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 42 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 85.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in First Ward?

On a $117,500 home in First Ward, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $3,525. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $26 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in First Ward?

The median home in First Ward spends 42 days on market. 50% of listings go pending within two weeks. 5 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is First Ward a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

First Ward had 5 homes sell recently at a median of $117,500. Sellers are getting 85.9% of their asking price. 20% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

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First Ward · Buffalo, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in First Ward, Buffalo?

The median home in First Ward sells for $117,500 with prices down 13% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $26.

First Ward Real Estate Market Conditions

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The First Ward market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New York average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 12.962962959999999% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 85.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 14.1% below list. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

20% of homes selling above list price — 46% below the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 5 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$117,500

-13%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$47

Sale-to-List Ratio

85.9%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

20%

Pending in 2 Weeks

50%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in First Ward?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.0% of your home value

Your First Ward home value

$117,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,525

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in First Ward

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$3,525	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$3,2902.8% avg	$2,350~2% avg	$2,350~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,763	$1,763	$1,763
Total cost	$8,578	$7,612	$5,112
You save	—	$26	$2,526

Based on the First Ward median home price of $117,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in First Ward

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $3,525 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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

AI prepares your home

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

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

Your agent negotiates

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

Close and keep $26 more

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