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

Lakeville is currently a seller's market with 1.6 months of supply. 10% of homes sell above asking price, and 66.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Lakeville is 60/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lakeville?

The median home price in Lakeville is $637,500, down 1.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $295. Homes sell in a median of 52 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lakeville, Massachusetts?

On a $637,500 home in Lakeville, a traditional listing agent charges around $19,125 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $51,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $18,126, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $15,626 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lakeville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $19,125 on a $637,500 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 $18,126–$15,626 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lakeville currently spends 52 days on the market before going under contract, up 8% from last year. 66.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 6.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Massachusetts 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 $637,500 home, that could save you up to $15,626.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. 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 $19,125 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lakeville, Massachusetts?

The median home in Lakeville sells for $637,500 with prices down 1.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $19,125 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $15,626.

Lakeville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

60out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

60/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lakeville market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.6 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 41% below the Massachusetts average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 1.9% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 99.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.9% below list. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

10% of homes selling above list price — 67% below the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

52 median days on market — 10 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

66.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 6.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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.

$637,500

-1.9%

Days on Market

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

+8%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$295

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.1%

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.

1.6

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.

10%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

6.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

66.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$516,500 → $637,500

▲23.4%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lakeville?

The average Lakeville homeowner saves $15,626 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $637,500 home.

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Your Lakeville home value

$637,500

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$19,125

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lakeville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $19,125 with a traditional 3% commission on a $637,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$19,125	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$17,8502.8% avg	$12,750~2% avg	$12,750~2% avg	$17,8502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,563	$9,563	$9,563	$9,563
Total cost	$46,538	$25,812	$23,312	$27,413
Net proceeds	$590,962	$611,688	$614,188	$610,087
You save	—	$20,726	$23,226	$19,125No support