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

Chardon is currently a seller's market with 2.7 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Chardon is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Chardon?

The median home price in Chardon is $239,000, up 6.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $147. Homes sell in a median of 26 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Chardon, Ohio?

On a $239,000 home in Chardon, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,170 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,120 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,171, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,671 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Chardon listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,170 on a $239,000 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 $6,171–$3,671 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Chardon currently spends 26 days on the market before going under contract, down 29% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Ohio 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 $239,000 home, that could save you up to $3,671.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. 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 $7,170 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Chardon, Ohio?

The median home in Chardon sells for $239,000 with prices up 6.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,170 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,671.

Chardon Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Chardon 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

2.7 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 17% above the Ohio average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 6.2% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3% below list. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 51% above the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

26 median days on market — 46 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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.

$239,000

+6.2%

Days on Market

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

-29%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$147

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97%

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.

2.7

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

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

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$347,775 → $239,000

▼31.3%

$350K$300K$250K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Chardon?

The average Chardon homeowner saves $3,671 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $239,000 home.

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

Your Chardon home value

$239,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,170

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Chardon in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,170 with a traditional 3% commission on a $239,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,170	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,6922.8% avg	$4,780~2% avg	$4,780~2% avg	$6,6922.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,585	$3,585	$3,585	$3,585
Total cost	$17,447	$11,864	$9,364	$10,277
Net proceeds	$221,553	$227,136	$229,636	$228,723
You save	—	$5,583	$8,083	$7,170No support