What is the median home price in Forest Lakes, Hollymead?

The median home price in Forest Lakes is $489,950, down 3% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 33.5 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 97.95%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Forest Lakes?

On a $489,950 home in Forest Lakes, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $14,699. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $11,200 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Forest Lakes?

The median home in Forest Lakes spends 33.5 days on market. 50% of listings go pending within two weeks. 6 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Forest Lakes a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Forest Lakes had 6 homes sell recently at a median of $489,950. Sellers are getting 97.95% of their asking price. 16.67% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Virginia/Hollymead

Forest Lakes · Hollymead, VA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Forest Lakes, Hollymead?

The median home in Forest Lakes sells for $489,950 with prices down 3% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $11,200.

Forest Lakes Real Estate Market Conditions

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Forest Lakes 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. Virginia average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 3.171936759% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2% below list. Virginia average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.67% of homes selling above list price — 35% below the Virginia average of 25.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

33.5 median days on market — 20 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 40.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 20.2%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$489,950

-3%

Days on Market

33.5

Price per Sq Ft

$264

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.95%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

16.67%

Pending in 2 Weeks

50%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Forest Lakes?

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Your Forest Lakes home value

$489,950

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,699

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Forest Lakes

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$14,699	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$13,7192.8% avg	$9,799~2% avg	$9,799~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,349	$7,349	$7,349
Total cost	$35,767	$20,647	$18,147
You save	—	$11,200	$13,700

Based on the Forest Lakes median home price of $489,950. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Forest Lakes

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $14,699 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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Your agent negotiates

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