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

Edwardsville is currently a seller's market with 1.6 months of supply. 29.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 64.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Edwardsville is 71/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Edwardsville?

The median home price in Edwardsville is $338,000, up 10.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $148. Homes sell in a median of 45 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.2%.

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

On a $338,000 home in Edwardsville, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,140 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $27,040 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,141, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,641 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Edwardsville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,140 on a $338,000 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 $9,141–$6,641 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Edwardsville currently spends 45 days on the market before going under contract, up 15% from last year. 64.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 23.1% 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 $338,000 home, that could save you up to $6,641.

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 $10,140 commission.

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

The median home in Edwardsville sells for $338,000 with prices up 10.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,140 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,641.

Edwardsville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

71out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

71/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Edwardsville favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, 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

1.6 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 30% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 10.8% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.8% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

29.2% of homes selling above list price — 28% above the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

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

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

64.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

23.1% 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.

$338,000

+10.8%

Days on Market

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

+15%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$148

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.2%

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.

1.6

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.

29.2%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

23.1%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

64.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$257,000 → $338,000

▲31.5%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Edwardsville?

The average Edwardsville homeowner saves $6,641 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $338,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Edwardsville home value

$338,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,140

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Edwardsville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,140 with a traditional 3% commission on a $338,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,140	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,4642.8% avg	$6,760~2% avg	$6,760~2% avg	$9,4642.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,070	$5,070	$5,070	$5,070
Total cost	$24,674	$15,329	$12,829	$14,534
Net proceeds	$313,326	$322,671	$325,171	$323,466
You save	—	$9,345	$11,845	$10,140No support