What is the median home price in Southwest Detroit, Detroit?

The median home price in Southwest Detroit is $170,000, up 39% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 80 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 94.18%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Southwest Detroit?

On a $170,000 home in Southwest Detroit, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $5,100. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $1,601 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Southwest Detroit?

The median home in Southwest Detroit spends 80 days on market. 12.5% of listings go pending within two weeks. 17 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Southwest Detroit a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Southwest Detroit had 17 homes sell recently at a median of $170,000. Sellers are getting 94.18% of their asking price. 11.76% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

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Southwest Detroit · Detroit, MI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Southwest Detroit, Detroit?

The median home in Southwest Detroit sells for $170,000 with prices up 39% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $1,601.

Southwest Detroit Real Estate Market Conditions

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Southwest Detroit 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. Michigan average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 38.7755102% year-over-year — vs. +5.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.18% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.8% below list. Michigan average is 97.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

11.76% of homes selling above list price — 51% below the Michigan average of 24.1%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

80 median days on market — 35 days slower than the Michigan average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

12.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Michigan average is 28.1%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$170,000

+39%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$94

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.18%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

11.76%

Pending in 2 Weeks

12.5%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Southwest Detroit?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.9% of your home value

Your Southwest Detroit home value

$170,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,100

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Southwest Detroit

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$5,100	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$4,7602.8% avg	$3,400~2% avg	$3,400~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,550	$2,550	$2,550
Total cost	$12,410	$9,449	$6,949
You save	—	$1,601	$4,101

Based on the Southwest Detroit median home price of $170,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Southwest Detroit

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $5,100 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Southwest Detroit market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

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

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Southwest Detroit buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

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

Close and keep $1,601 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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