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

Hopkinton is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.6% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Hopkinton is 52/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hopkinton?

The median home price in Hopkinton is $207,500, down 31.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $112. Homes sell in a median of 23 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hopkinton, New York?

On a $207,500 home in Hopkinton, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,225 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,226, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,726 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Hopkinton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,225 on a $207,500 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 $5,226–$2,726 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Hopkinton currently spends 23 days on the market before going under contract, down 6% from last year. At a 98.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 50% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $207,500 home, that could save you up to $2,726.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $6,225 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hopkinton, New York?

The median home in Hopkinton sells for $207,500 with prices down 31.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,225 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,726.

Hopkinton Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hopkinton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 58% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 31.4% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.4% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

23 median days on market — 53 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$207,500

-31.4%

Days on Market

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

-6%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$112

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.6%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

50%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hopkinton?

The average Hopkinton homeowner saves $2,726 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $207,500 home.

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Your Hopkinton home value

$207,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,225

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Hopkinton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,225 with a traditional 3% commission on a $207,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,225	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,8102.8% avg	$4,150~2% avg	$4,150~2% avg	$5,8102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,113	$3,113	$3,113	$3,113
Total cost	$15,148	$10,762	$8,262	$8,923
Net proceeds	$192,352	$196,738	$199,238	$198,577
You save	—	$4,386	$6,886	$6,225No support