What is the median home price in First, Elkhart?

The median home price in First is $149,500, down 22% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 35 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 101.19%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in First?

On a $149,500 home in First, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $4,485. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $986 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

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

The median home in First spends 35 days on market. 83.33% of listings go pending within two weeks. 5 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is First a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

First had 5 homes sell recently at a median of $149,500. Sellers are getting 101.19% of their asking price. 60% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Indiana/Elkhart

First · Elkhart, IN

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in First, Elkhart?

The median home in First sells for $149,500 with prices down 22% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $986.

First Real Estate Market Conditions

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The First 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. Indiana average is 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 22.31748506% year-over-year — vs. +8.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.19% of asking — sellers are getting 1.2% above list on average. Indiana average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

60% of homes selling above list price — 355% above the Indiana average of 13.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

35 median days on market — 22 days faster than the Indiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

83.33% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Indiana average is 31.2%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$149,500

-22%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$92

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.19%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

60%

Pending in 2 Weeks

83.33%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in First?

$0Estimated savings

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

Your First home value

$149,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,485

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in First

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$4,485	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$4,1862.8% avg	$2,990~2% avg	$2,990~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,243	$2,243	$2,243
Total cost	$10,914	$8,732	$6,232
You save	—	$986	$3,486

Based on the First median home price of $149,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in First

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $4,485 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using First 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 First 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 $986 more

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