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

Chilton is currently a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply. 60% of homes sell above asking price, and 20% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Chilton 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 Chilton?

The median home price in Chilton is $310,000, up 35.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $231. Homes sell in a median of 177 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Chilton, Wisconsin?

On a $310,000 home in Chilton, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $24,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,801 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Chilton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,300 on a $310,000 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 $8,301–$5,801 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Chilton currently spends 177 days on the market before going under contract, up 135% from last year. 20% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 36.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $310,000 home, that could save you up to $5,801.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $9,300 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Chilton, Wisconsin?

The median home in Chilton sells for $310,000 with prices up 35.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,801.

Chilton 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 Chilton 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

2.2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 12% below the Wisconsin average of 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 35.4% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.1% of asking — sellers are getting 0.1% above list on average. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

60% of homes selling above list price — 126% above the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

177 median days on market — 92 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

36.4% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Wisconsin average is 9.3%.

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.

$310,000

+35.4%

Days on Market

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

177

+135%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$231

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.1%

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.

2.2

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.

60%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

36.4%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$225,500 → $310,000

▲37.5%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Chilton?

The average Chilton homeowner saves $5,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $310,000 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Chilton home value

$310,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Chilton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $310,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,6802.8% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$8,6802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650
Total cost	$22,630	$14,349	$11,849	$13,330
Net proceeds	$287,370	$295,651	$298,151	$296,670
You save	—	$8,281	$10,781	$9,300No support