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

Lordstown is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Lordstown is 58/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lordstown?

The median home price in Lordstown is $316,500, up 10.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $152. Homes sell in a median of 75 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.3%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lordstown, Ohio?

On a $316,500 home in Lordstown, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,495 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $25,320 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,496, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,996 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lordstown listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,495 on a $316,500 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 $8,496–$5,996 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lordstown currently spends 75 days on the market before going under contract, down 9% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 33.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Ohio 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 $316,500 home, that could save you up to $5,996.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. 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 $9,495 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lordstown, Ohio?

The median home in Lordstown sells for $316,500 with prices up 10.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,495 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,996.

Lordstown Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lordstown 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

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 78% below the Ohio average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 10.3% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.7% below list. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 127% above the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

75 median days on market — 3 days slower than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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.

$316,500

+10.3%

Days on Market

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

-9%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$152

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.3%

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.

0.5

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.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

33.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$300,000 → $316,500

▲5.5%

$300K$200K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lordstown?

The average Lordstown homeowner saves $5,996 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $316,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Lordstown home value

$316,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,495

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lordstown in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,495 with a traditional 3% commission on a $316,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,495	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,8622.8% avg	$6,330~2% avg	$6,330~2% avg	$8,8622.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,748	$4,748	$4,748	$4,748
Total cost	$23,105	$14,577	$12,077	$13,610
Net proceeds	$293,395	$301,923	$304,423	$302,890
You save	—	$8,528	$11,028	$9,495No support