Is Cumberland-Hesstown a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Cumberland-Hesstown is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.9% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Cumberland-Hesstown is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cumberland-Hesstown?

The median home price in Cumberland-Hesstown is $385,000. The median price per square foot is $262. Homes sell in a median of 123 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cumberland-Hesstown, New Jersey?

On a $385,000 home in Cumberland-Hesstown, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,550 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $30,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,551, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,051 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Cumberland-Hesstown agent?

A traditional Cumberland-Hesstown listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,550 on a $385,000 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 $10,551–$8,051 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Cumberland-Hesstown?

The median home in Cumberland-Hesstown currently spends 123 days on the market before going under contract. At a 93.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey 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 $385,000 home, that could save you up to $8,051.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. 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 $11,550 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cumberland-Hesstown, New Jersey?

The median home in Cumberland-Hesstown sells for $385,000. The average seller pays $11,550 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,051.

Cumberland-Hesstown Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Cumberland-Hesstown market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

0 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 100% below the New Jersey average of 3.4.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.1% below list. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

123 median days on market — 49 days slower than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 14.2%.

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.

$385,000

Days on Market

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

123

Price per Sq Ft

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

$262

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.9%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$200,000 → $385,000

▲92.5%

$350K$300K$250K$200K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cumberland-Hesstown?

The average Cumberland-Hesstown homeowner saves $8,051 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $385,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Cumberland-Hesstown home value

$385,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,550

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Cumberland-Hesstown?

The total cost to sell a house in Cumberland-Hesstown in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,550 with a traditional 3% commission on a $385,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,550	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,7802.8% avg	$7,700~2% avg	$7,700~2% avg	$10,7802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,775	$5,775	$5,775	$5,775
Total cost	$28,105	$16,974	$14,474	$16,555
Net proceeds	$356,895	$368,026	$370,526	$368,445
You save	—	$11,131	$13,631	$11,550No support