Kenworth · Hickory, NC

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kenworth, Hickory?

The median home in Kenworth sells for $189,500 with prices up 13% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $2,186.

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Kenworth Real Estate Market Conditions

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Kenworth 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. North Carolina average is 4.8.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 12.79761905% year-over-year — vs. +3.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.36% of asking — sellers are getting 2.4% above list on average. North Carolina average is 97.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 303% above the North Carolina average of 12.4%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

58 median days on market — 26 days faster than the North Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

80% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. North Carolina average is 26.7%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$189,500

+13%

Days on Market

58

Price per Sq Ft

$216

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.36%

Homes Sold

4

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

80%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Kenworth?

$0Estimated savings

That could furnish your new living room — save 1.2% of your home value

$189,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,685

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Kenworth

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$5,685$3,499$999
Buyer agent$5,3062.8% avg$3,790~2% avg$3,790~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$2,843$2,843$2,843
Total cost$13,834$10,132$7,632
You save$2,186$4,686

Based on the Kenworth median home price of $189,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Kenworth

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