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

Cohasset is currently a seller's market with 2.4 months of supply. 80% of homes sell above asking price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Cohasset is 71/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cohasset?

The median home price in Cohasset is $1,410,000, up 125.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $448. Homes sell in a median of 21 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.3%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cohasset, Massachusetts?

On a $1,410,000 home in Cohasset, a traditional listing agent charges around $42,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $112,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $41,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $38,801 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Cohasset listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $42,300 on a $1,410,000 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 $41,301–$38,801 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Cohasset currently spends 21 days on the market before going under contract, up 2% from last year. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 105.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 8.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Massachusetts 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 $1,410,000 home, that could save you up to $38,801.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. 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 $42,300 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cohasset, Massachusetts?

The median home in Cohasset sells for $1,410,000 with prices up 125.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $42,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $38,801.

Cohasset Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

71out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

71/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Cohasset favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.4 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 11% below the Massachusetts average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 125.6% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.3% of asking — sellers are getting 5.3% above list on average. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

80% of homes selling above list price — 161% above the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

21 median days on market — 41 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 8.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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.

$1,410,000

+125.6%

Days on Market

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

+2%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$448

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

105.3%

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.

2.4

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.

80%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

8.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,210,000 → $1,410,000

▲16.5%

$1.8M$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cohasset?

The average Cohasset homeowner saves $38,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,410,000 home.

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That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Cohasset home value

$1,410,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$42,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Cohasset in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $42,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,410,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$42,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$39,4802.8% avg	$28,200~2% avg	$28,200~2% avg	$39,4802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$21,150	$21,150	$21,150	$21,150
Total cost	$102,930	$52,849	$50,349	$60,630
Net proceeds	$1,307,070	$1,357,151	$1,359,651	$1,349,370
You save	—	$50,081	$52,581	$42,300No support