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

Keithsburg is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. Homes are selling at 87.4% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Keithsburg is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Keithsburg?

The median home price in Keithsburg is $54,500, down 27.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $31. Homes sell in a median of 73 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 87.4%.

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

On a $54,500 home in Keithsburg, a traditional listing agent charges around $1,635 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $4,360 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $636, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$1,864 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Keithsburg listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $1,635 on a $54,500 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 $636–-$1,864 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Keithsburg currently spends 73 days on the market before going under contract, up 38% from last year. At a 87.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $54,500 home, that could save you up to -$1,864.

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 $1,635 commission.

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

The median home in Keithsburg sells for $54,500 with prices down 27.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $1,635 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$1,864.

Keithsburg Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Keithsburg 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 TightnessFavors sellers

0 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 100% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 27.3% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 87.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 12.6% 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 SpeedNeutral

73 median days on market — 2 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% 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.

$54,500

-27.3%

Days on Market

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

+38%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$31

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

87.4%

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.

Not Very Competitive

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Keithsburg?

The average Keithsburg homeowner saves -$1,864 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $54,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -3.4% of your home value

Your Keithsburg home value

$54,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,635

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Keithsburg in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $1,635 with a traditional 3% commission on a $54,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$1,635	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1,5262.8% avg	$1,090~2% avg	$1,090~2% avg	$1,5262.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$818	$818	$818	$818
Total cost	$3,979	$5,407	$2,907	$2,344
Net proceeds	$50,521	$49,093	$51,593	$52,156
You save	—	-$1,428	$1,072	$1,635No support