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

Lynnfield is currently a seller's market with 1.3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.5% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Lynnfield is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lynnfield?

The median home price in Lynnfield is $1,132,000, up 36.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $364. Homes sell in a median of 94 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.5%.

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

On a $1,132,000 home in Lynnfield, a traditional listing agent charges around $33,960 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $90,560 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $32,961, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $30,461 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lynnfield listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $33,960 on a $1,132,000 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 $32,961–$30,461 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lynnfield currently spends 94 days on the market before going under contract, up 83% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 60% 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 $1,132,000 home, that could save you up to $30,461.

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 $33,960 commission.

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

The median home in Lynnfield sells for $1,132,000 with prices up 36.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $33,960 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $30,461.

Lynnfield Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lynnfield 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

1.3 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 52% below the Massachusetts average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 36.4% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.5% below list. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

94 median days on market — 32 days slower than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

60% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$1,132,000

+36.4%

Days on Market

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

+83%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$364

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.5%

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.

1.3

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.

60%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$867,500 → $1,132,000

▲30.5%

$1.1M$1.0M$900K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lynnfield?

The average Lynnfield homeowner saves $30,461 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,132,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Lynnfield home value

$1,132,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$33,960

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lynnfield in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $33,960 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,132,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$33,960	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$31,6962.8% avg	$22,640~2% avg	$22,640~2% avg	$31,6962.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$16,980	$16,980	$16,980	$16,980
Total cost	$82,636	$43,119	$40,619	$48,676
Net proceeds	$1,049,364	$1,088,881	$1,091,381	$1,083,324
You save	—	$39,517	$42,017	$33,960No support