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

Kingston is currently a seller's market with 0.6 months of supply. 38.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 20% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Kingston is 65/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kingston?

The median home price in Kingston is $278,000, up 15.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $133. Homes sell in a median of 6 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

On a $278,000 home in Kingston, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,340 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $22,240 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,341, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,841 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Kingston listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,340 on a $278,000 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 $7,341–$4,841 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Kingston currently spends 6 days on the market before going under contract. 20% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Pennsylvania 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 $278,000 home, that could save you up to $4,841.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Pennsylvania. 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 $8,340 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

The median home in Kingston sells for $278,000 with prices up 15.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,340 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,841.

Kingston Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Kingston 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

0.6 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 76% below the Pennsylvania average of 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 15.8% year-over-year — vs. +3.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.5% of asking — sellers are getting 0.5% above list on average. Pennsylvania average is 97.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

38.5% of homes selling above list price — 65% above the Pennsylvania average of 23.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

6 median days on market — 41 days faster than the Pennsylvania average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 41.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Pennsylvania average is 23.9%.

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.

$278,000

+15.8%

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.

$133

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.5%

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.

0.6

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

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

38.5%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$193,501 → $278,000

▲43.7%

$250K$200K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kingston?

The average Kingston homeowner saves $4,841 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $278,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

Your Kingston home value

$278,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,340

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Kingston in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,340 with a traditional 3% commission on a $278,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,340	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,7842.8% avg	$5,560~2% avg	$5,560~2% avg	$7,7842.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,170	$4,170	$4,170	$4,170
Total cost	$20,294	$13,229	$10,729	$11,954
Net proceeds	$257,706	$264,771	$267,271	$266,046
You save	—	$4,841	$7,341	$8,340No support