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

Lilydale is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.1% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Lilydale is 49/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lilydale?

The median home price in Lilydale is $680,000. The median price per square foot is $236. Homes sell in a median of 55 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lilydale, Minnesota?

On a $680,000 home in Lilydale, a traditional listing agent charges around $20,400 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $54,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $19,401, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $16,901 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lilydale listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $20,400 on a $680,000 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 $19,401–$16,901 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lilydale currently spends 55 days on the market before going under contract. At a 93.1% 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 Minnesota?

No. Minnesota 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 $680,000 home, that could save you up to $16,901.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Minnesota. 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 $20,400 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lilydale, Minnesota?

The median home in Lilydale sells for $680,000. The average seller pays $20,400 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $16,901.

Lilydale Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Lilydale 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 TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 20% below the Minnesota average of 2.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +11.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.9% below list. Minnesota average is 97.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Minnesota average of 23%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

55 median days on market — 17 days faster than the Minnesota average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Minnesota 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.

$680,000

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.

$236

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.1%

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.

Seller’s market

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 Lilydale?

The average Lilydale homeowner saves $16,901 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $680,000 home.

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Your Lilydale home value

$680,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$20,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lilydale in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $20,400 with a traditional 3% commission on a $680,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$20,400	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$19,0402.8% avg	$13,600~2% avg	$13,600~2% avg	$19,0402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$10,200	$10,200	$10,200	$10,200
Total cost	$49,640	$27,299	$24,799	$29,240
Net proceeds	$630,360	$652,701	$655,201	$650,760
You save	—	$22,341	$24,841	$20,400No support