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

Cambria is currently a seller's market with 1.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Cambria is 48/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cambria?

The median home price in Cambria is $54,500, down 79.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $71. Homes sell in a median of 89 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cambria, Illinois?

On a $54,500 home in Cambria, a traditional listing agent charges around $1,635 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $4,360 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $636, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$1,864 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Cambria listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $1,635 on a $54,500 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 $636–-$1,864 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Cambria currently spends 89 days on the market before going under contract, down 22% from last year. At a 97.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 66.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Illinois 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 $54,500 home, that could save you up to -$1,864.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $1,635 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cambria, Illinois?

The median home in Cambria sells for $54,500 with prices down 79.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $1,635 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$1,864.

Cambria Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Cambria market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Price drops are common, so pricing accurately from the start is critical. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 35% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 79.8% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.5% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

89 median days on market — 14 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

66.7% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$54,500

-79.8%

Days on Market

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

-22%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$71

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.5%

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.

1.5

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.

66.7%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cambria?

The average Cambria homeowner saves -$1,864 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $54,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -3.4% of your home value

Your Cambria home value

$54,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,635

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Cambria in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $1,635 with a traditional 3% commission on a $54,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$1,635	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1,5262.8% avg	$1,090~2% avg	$1,090~2% avg	$1,5262.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$818	$818	$818	$818
Total cost	$3,979	$5,407	$2,907	$2,344
Net proceeds	$50,521	$49,093	$51,593	$52,156
You save	—	-$1,428	$1,072	$1,635No support