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

Jerseyville is currently a balanced market with 3.1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 96% of list price, and 30% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Jerseyville is 44/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Jerseyville?

The median home price in Jerseyville is $149,000, up 11.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $119. Homes sell in a median of 116 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Jerseyville, Illinois?

On a $149,000 home in Jerseyville, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,470 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,471, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $971 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Jerseyville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,470 on a $149,000 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 $3,471–$971 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Jerseyville currently spends 116 days on the market before going under contract, up 76% from last year. 30% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Illinois 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 $149,000 home, that could save you up to $971.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $4,470 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Jerseyville, Illinois?

The median home in Jerseyville sells for $149,000 with prices up 11.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,470 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $971.

Jerseyville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

44out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

44/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Jerseyville 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 TightnessNeutral

3.1 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 11.4% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

116 median days on market — 41 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

30% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$149,000

+11.4%

Days on Market

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

116

+76%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$119

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96%

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.

3.1

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

30%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$143,500 → $149,000

▲3.8%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Jerseyville?

The average Jerseyville homeowner saves $971 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $149,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.7% of your home value

Your Jerseyville home value

$149,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,470

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Jerseyville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,470 with a traditional 3% commission on a $149,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,470	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,1722.8% avg	$2,980~2% avg	$2,980~2% avg	$4,1722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,235	$2,235	$2,235	$2,235
Total cost	$10,877	$8,714	$6,214	$6,407
Net proceeds	$138,123	$140,286	$142,786	$142,593
You save	—	$2,163	$4,663	$4,470No support