Is Lake Kathryn a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Lake Kathryn is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 94.8% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Lake Kathryn is 48/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lake Kathryn?

The median home price in Lake Kathryn is $236,800. The median price per square foot is $170. Homes sell in a median of 38 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lake Kathryn, Florida?

On a $236,800 home in Lake Kathryn, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,104 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,944 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,105, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,605 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lake Kathryn listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,104 on a $236,800 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 $6,105–$3,605 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake Kathryn?

The median home in Lake Kathryn currently spends 38 days on the market before going under contract. At a 94.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. 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 Florida?

No. Florida 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 $236,800 home, that could save you up to $3,605.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Florida. 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 $7,104 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lake Kathryn, Florida?

The median home in Lake Kathryn sells for $236,800. The average seller pays $7,104 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,605.

Lake Kathryn Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Lake Kathryn 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

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Florida average is 7.1.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +8.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.2% below list. Florida average is 95.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Florida average of 8.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

38 median days on market — 57 days faster than the Florida average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 19.6% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Florida average is 27.7%.

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.

$236,800

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.

$170

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.8%

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.

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.

25%

Pricing matters

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lake Kathryn?

The average Lake Kathryn homeowner saves $3,605 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $236,800 home.

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Your Lake Kathryn home value

$236,800

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,104

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Lake Kathryn?

The total cost to sell a house in Lake Kathryn in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,104 with a traditional 3% commission on a $236,800 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,104	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,6302.8% avg	$4,736~2% avg	$4,736~2% avg	$6,6302.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,552	$3,552	$3,552	$3,552
Total cost	$17,286	$11,787	$9,287	$10,182
Net proceeds	$219,514	$225,013	$227,513	$226,618
You save	—	$5,499	$7,999	$7,104No support