River West · Chicago, IL
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in River West, Chicago?
The median home in River West sells for $657,500 with prices up 27% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $16,226.
River West Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
63/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$657,500
+27%Days on Market
59.5
Price per Sq Ft
$355
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.96%
Homes Sold
8
Sold Above List
25%
Pending in 2 Weeks
50%
Source: public market records
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$657,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$19,725
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in River West
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $19,725 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $18,4102.8% avg | $13,150~2% avg | $13,150~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $9,863 | $9,863 | $9,863 |
| Total cost | $47,998 | $26,512 | $24,012 |
| You save | — | $16,226 | $18,726 |
Based on the River West median home price of $657,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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