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

Darien is currently a seller's market with 2.3 months of supply. 18.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 61.1% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Darien is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Darien?

The median home price in Darien is $407,250, down 3.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $231. Homes sell in a median of 79 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Darien, Illinois?

On a $407,250 home in Darien, a traditional listing agent charges around $12,218 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $32,580 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $11,219, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,719 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Darien listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $12,218 on a $407,250 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 $11,219–$8,719 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Darien currently spends 79 days on the market before going under contract, up 10% from last year. 61.1% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 16.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Illinois 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 $407,250 home, that could save you up to $8,719.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $12,218 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Darien, Illinois?

The median home in Darien sells for $407,250 with prices down 3.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $12,218 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,719.

Darien Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Darien 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

2.3 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — in line with the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 3.3% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.2% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

18.8% of homes selling above list price — 18% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

79 median days on market — 4 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

61.1% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.2% of listings have dropped their price. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$407,250

-3.3%

Days on Market

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

+10%

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.

98.8%

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.

2.3

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.

18.8%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.2%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

61.1%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$408,500 → $407,250

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Darien?

The average Darien homeowner saves $8,719 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $407,250 home.

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

Your Darien home value

$407,250

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,218

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Darien in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $12,218 with a traditional 3% commission on a $407,250 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$12,218	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,4032.8% avg	$8,145~2% avg	$8,145~2% avg	$11,4032.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,109	$6,109	$6,109	$6,109
Total cost	$29,730	$17,753	$15,253	$17,512
Net proceeds	$377,520	$389,497	$391,997	$389,738
You save	—	$11,977	$14,477	$12,218No support