Fifth Ward · Columbia, MO

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fifth Ward, Columbia?

The median home in Fifth Ward sells for $422,388 with prices up 10% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $9,173.

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Fifth Ward Real Estate Market Conditions

41out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

41/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Fifth Ward market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Missouri average is 2.8.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 9.632729868% year-over-year — vs. +4.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.74% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.3% below list. Missouri average is 98.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Missouri average of 14.3%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

81 median days on market — 36 days slower than the Missouri average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

13.68% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 40.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Missouri average is 27%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$422,388

+10%

Days on Market

81

Price per Sq Ft

$177

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.74%

Homes Sold

68

Pending in 2 Weeks

13.68%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Fifth Ward?

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value

$422,388

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,672

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Fifth Ward

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$12,672$3,499$999
Buyer agent$11,8272.8% avg$8,448~2% avg$8,448~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$6,336$6,336$6,336
Total cost$30,835$18,283$15,783
You save$9,173$11,673

Based on the Fifth Ward median home price of $422,388. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Fifth Ward

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $12,672 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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2

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AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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