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

Celeste is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Celeste is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Celeste?

The median home price in Celeste is $234,000, up 46.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $184. Homes sell in a median of 289 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Celeste, Texas?

On a $234,000 home in Celeste, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,020 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,720 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,021, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,521 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Celeste listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,020 on a $234,000 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 $6,021–$3,521 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Celeste currently spends 289 days on the market before going under contract, up 103% from last year. At a 97.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 40% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Texas 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 $234,000 home, that could save you up to $3,521.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $7,020 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Celeste, Texas?

The median home in Celeste sells for $234,000 with prices up 46.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,020 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,521.

Celeste Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Celeste 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

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 62% below the Texas average of 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 46.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.5% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

289 median days on market — 171 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

40% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$234,000

+46.3%

Days on Market

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

289

+103%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$184

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.

2.5

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.

40%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Celeste?

The average Celeste homeowner saves $3,521 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $234,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Celeste home value

$234,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,020

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Celeste in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,020 with a traditional 3% commission on a $234,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,020	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,5522.8% avg	$4,680~2% avg	$4,680~2% avg	$6,5522.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,510	$3,510	$3,510	$3,510
Total cost	$17,082	$11,689	$9,189	$10,062
Net proceeds	$216,918	$222,311	$224,811	$223,938
You save	—	$5,393	$7,893	$7,020No support