What is the median home price in Nelson Park-Lyons Park, Decatur?

The median home price in Nelson Park-Lyons Park is $45,000, down 21% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 29 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 95%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Nelson Park-Lyons Park?

On a $45,000 home in Nelson Park-Lyons Park, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $1,350. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save -$2,149 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Nelson Park-Lyons Park?

The median home in Nelson Park-Lyons Park spends 29 days on market. 25% of listings go pending within two weeks. 5 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Nelson Park-Lyons Park a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Nelson Park-Lyons Park had 5 homes sell recently at a median of $45,000. Sellers are getting 95% of their asking price. 20% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Illinois/Decatur

Nelson Park-Lyons Park · Decatur, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Nelson Park-Lyons Park, Decatur?

The median home in Nelson Park-Lyons Park sells for $45,000 with prices down 21% year-over-year. Save thousands with Ridley's flat fee.

Nelson Park-Lyons Park Real Estate Market Conditions

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Nelson Park-Lyons Park 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.9.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 21.39737991% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

20% of homes selling above list price — 19% below the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

29 median days on market — 30 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Illinois average is 18.2%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$45,000

-21%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$59

Sale-to-List Ratio

95%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

20%

Pending in 2 Weeks

25%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Nelson Park-Lyons Park?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -4.8% of your home value

Your Nelson Park-Lyons Park home value

$45,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,350

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Nelson Park-Lyons Park

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$1,350	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$1,2602.8% avg	$900~2% avg	$900~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$675	$675	$675
Total cost	$3,285	$5,074	$2,574
You save	—	-$2,149	$351

Based on the Nelson Park-Lyons Park median home price of $45,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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