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

Donaldson is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Donaldson 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 Donaldson?

The median home price in Donaldson is $95,000, down 15.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $75. Homes sell in a median of 5 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 111.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

On a $95,000 home in Donaldson, a traditional listing agent charges around $2,850 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $7,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $1,851, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$649 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Donaldson listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $2,850 on a $95,000 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 $1,851–-$649 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Donaldson currently spends 5 days on the market before going under contract, down 103% from last year. At a 111.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Pennsylvania 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 $95,000 home, that could save you up to -$649.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Pennsylvania. 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 $2,850 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

The median home in Donaldson sells for $95,000 with prices down 15.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $2,850 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$649.

Donaldson 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 Donaldson 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 Pennsylvania average of 2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 15.2% year-over-year — vs. +13.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 111.8% of asking — sellers are getting 11.8% above list on average. Pennsylvania average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 289% above the Pennsylvania average of 25.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

5 median days on market — 62 days faster than the Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania average is 15.9%.

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.

$95,000

-15.2%

Days on Market

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

-103%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$75

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

111.8%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

100%

Strong demand

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Donaldson?

The average Donaldson homeowner saves -$649 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $95,000 home.

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That covers your moving costs — save -0.7% of your home value

Your Donaldson home value

$95,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$2,850

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Donaldson in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $2,850 with a traditional 3% commission on a $95,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$2,850	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$2,6602.8% avg	$1,900~2% avg	$1,900~2% avg	$2,6602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,425	$1,425	$1,425	$1,425
Total cost	$6,935	$6,824	$4,324	$4,085
Net proceeds	$88,065	$88,176	$90,676	$90,915
You save	—	$111	$2,611	$2,850No support