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

Jamestown is currently a buyer's market with 9.7 months of supply. Homes are selling at 94.1% of list price, and 22.2% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Jamestown is 45/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Jamestown?

The median home price in Jamestown is $197,000, up 27.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $90. Homes sell in a median of 36 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Jamestown, North Dakota?

On a $197,000 home in Jamestown, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,910 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,760 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,911, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,411 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Jamestown listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,910 on a $197,000 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 $4,911–$2,411 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Jamestown currently spends 36 days on the market before going under contract. 22.2% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 94.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 6.9% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. North 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 $197,000 home, that could save you up to $2,411.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in North 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 $5,910 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Jamestown, North Dakota?

The median home in Jamestown sells for $197,000 with prices up 27.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,910 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,411.

Jamestown Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

45out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

45/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Jamestown market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

9.7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. North Dakota average is 1.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 27.1% year-over-year — vs. +6.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.9% below list. North Dakota average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the North Dakota average of 10.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

36 median days on market — 36 days faster than the North Dakota average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.2% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 9.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 6.9% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. North Dakota average is 9.5%.

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.

$197,000

+27.1%

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.

$90

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.1%

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.

9.7

Buyer’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.

6.9%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

22.2%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$161,450 → $197,000

▲22.0%

$250K$200K$150K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Jamestown?

The average Jamestown homeowner saves $2,411 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $197,000 home.

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

Your Jamestown home value

$197,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,910

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Jamestown in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,910 with a traditional 3% commission on a $197,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,910	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,5162.8% avg	$3,940~2% avg	$3,940~2% avg	$5,5162.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,955	$2,955	$2,955	$2,955
Total cost	$14,381	$10,394	$7,894	$8,471
Net proceeds	$182,619	$186,606	$189,106	$188,529
You save	—	$2,411	$4,911	$5,910No support