Is Central Square a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Central Square is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Central Square is 61/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Central Square?

The median home price in Central Square is $273,138, up 43.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $134. Homes sell in a median of 71 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Central Square, New York?

On a $273,138 home in Central Square, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,194 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $21,851 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,195, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,695 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Central Square listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,194 on a $273,138 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 $7,195–$4,695 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Central Square?

The median home in Central Square currently spends 71 days on the market before going under contract, up 61% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $273,138 home, that could save you up to $4,695.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $8,194 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Central Square, New York?

The median home in Central Square sells for $273,138 with prices up 43.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,194 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,695.

Central Square Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

61out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

61/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Central Square 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 TightnessFavors sellers

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 79% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 43.8% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.2% of asking — sellers are getting 1.2% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 195% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

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

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$273,138

+43.8%

Days on Market

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

+61%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$134

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.2%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

100%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$266,400 → $273,138

▲2.5%

$272K$270K$268K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Central Square?

The average Central Square homeowner saves $4,695 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $273,138 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

Your Central Square home value

$273,138

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,194

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Central Square?

The total cost to sell a house in Central Square in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,194 with a traditional 3% commission on a $273,138 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,194	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,6482.8% avg	$5,463~2% avg	$5,463~2% avg	$7,6482.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,097	$4,097	$4,097	$4,097
Total cost	$19,939	$13,059	$10,559	$11,745
Net proceeds	$253,199	$260,079	$262,579	$261,393
You save	—	$6,880	$9,380	$8,194No support