Is East Setauket a buyer's or seller's market right now?

East Setauket is currently a seller's market with 1.9 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for East Setauket is 70/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in East Setauket?

The median home price in East Setauket is $725,000, up 22.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $331. Homes sell in a median of 33 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in East Setauket, New York?

On a $725,000 home in East Setauket, a traditional listing agent charges around $21,750 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $58,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $20,751, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $18,251 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional East Setauket listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $21,750 on a $725,000 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 $20,751–$18,251 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in East Setauket?

The median home in East Setauket currently spends 33 days on the market before going under contract, up 4% from last year. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 5.9% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. New York 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 $725,000 home, that could save you up to $18,251.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $21,750 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in East Setauket, New York?

The median home in East Setauket sells for $725,000 with prices up 22.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $21,750 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $18,251.

East Setauket Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

70out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

70/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in East Setauket favor sellers right now. Homes are selling quickly, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.9 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 21% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 22.9% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.5% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 2% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

33 median days on market — 43 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 5.9% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$725,000

+22.9%

Days on Market

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

+4%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$331

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.5%

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.

1.9

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.

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

5.9%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$741,800 → $725,000

▼2.3%

$600K$400K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in East Setauket?

The average East Setauket homeowner saves $18,251 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $725,000 home.

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Your East Setauket home value

$725,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$21,750

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in East Setauket?

The total cost to sell a house in East Setauket in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $21,750 with a traditional 3% commission on a $725,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$21,750	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$20,3002.8% avg	$14,500~2% avg	$14,500~2% avg	$20,3002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$10,875	$10,875	$10,875	$10,875
Total cost	$52,925	$28,874	$26,374	$31,175
Net proceeds	$672,075	$696,126	$698,626	$693,825
You save	—	$24,051	$26,551	$21,750No support