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

Groton is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 87.6% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Groton is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Groton?

The median home price in Groton is $109,000, up 194.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $67. Homes sell in a median of 77 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 87.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Groton, South Dakota?

On a $109,000 home in Groton, a traditional listing agent charges around $3,270 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $8,720 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $2,271, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$229 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Groton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $3,270 on a $109,000 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 $2,271–-$229 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Groton currently spends 77 days on the market before going under contract. At a 87.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Dakota?

No. South Dakota 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 $109,000 home, that could save you up to -$229.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Dakota. 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 $3,270 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Groton, South Dakota?

The median home in Groton sells for $109,000 with prices up 194.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $3,270 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$229.

Groton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Groton 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

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. South Dakota average is 3.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 194.6% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 87.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 12.4% below list. South Dakota average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Dakota average of 13.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

77 median days on market — 13 days faster than the South Dakota average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. South Dakota average is 12.3%.

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.

$109,000

+194.6%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$67

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

87.6%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$153,000 → $109,000

▼28.8%

$400K$300K$200K$100K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Groton?

The average Groton homeowner saves -$229 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $109,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.2% of your home value

Your Groton home value

$109,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,270

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Groton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $3,270 with a traditional 3% commission on a $109,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$3,270	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,0522.8% avg	$2,180~2% avg	$2,180~2% avg	$3,0522.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,635	$1,635	$1,635	$1,635
Total cost	$7,957	$7,314	$4,814	$4,687
Net proceeds	$101,043	$101,686	$104,186	$104,313
You save	—	-$229	$2,271	$3,270No support