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

Jacksonville is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Jacksonville is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Jacksonville?

The median home price in Jacksonville is $175,000, up 7.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $124. Homes sell in a median of 37 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 102.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Jacksonville, Ohio?

On a $175,000 home in Jacksonville, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,250 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $14,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,251, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,751 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Jacksonville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,250 on a $175,000 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 $4,251–$1,751 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Jacksonville currently spends 37 days on the market before going under contract, up 3% from last year. At a 102.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Ohio?

No. Ohio 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 $175,000 home, that could save you up to $1,751.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. 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 $5,250 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Jacksonville, Ohio?

The median home in Jacksonville sells for $175,000 with prices up 7.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,250 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,751.

Jacksonville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Jacksonville 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 — 57% below the Ohio average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 7.5% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.9% of asking — sellers are getting 2.9% above list on average. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 355% above the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

37 median days on market — 35 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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.

$175,000

+7.5%

Days on Market

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

+3%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

102.9%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$360,000 → $175,000

▼51.4%

$350K$300K$250K$200K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Jacksonville?

The average Jacksonville homeowner saves $1,751 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $175,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.0% of your home value

Your Jacksonville home value

$175,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,250

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Jacksonville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,250 with a traditional 3% commission on a $175,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,250	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,9002.8% avg	$3,500~2% avg	$3,500~2% avg	$4,9002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,625	$2,625	$2,625	$2,625
Total cost	$12,775	$9,624	$7,124	$7,525
Net proceeds	$162,225	$165,376	$167,876	$167,475
You save	—	$3,151	$5,651	$5,250No support