Montauk, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Montauk, New York?

The median home in Montauk sells for $942,500 with prices down 66.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $28,275 in commissions — Ridleys flat fee saves you $24,776.

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Montauk Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

34out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

34/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Montauk 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 buyers

8 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. New York average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 66.9% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.6% below list. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

33 median days on market — 14 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 6.2% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

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.

$942,500

-66.9%

Days on Market

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

33

Price per Sq Ft

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

$859

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.4%

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.

8

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.
Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

6.2%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$1,742,500$942,500

45.9%
$2.5M$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M
AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Montauk?

The average Montauk homeowner saves $24,776 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $942,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

$942,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,275

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Montauk in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $28,275 with a traditional 3% commission on a $942,500 home.

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley EssentialsFSBO
Listing fee$28,275$3,499$999$0
Buyer agent$26,3902.8% avg$18,850~2% avg$18,850~2% avg$26,3902.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$14,138$14,138$14,138$14,138
Total cost$68,803$36,487$33,987$40,528
Net proceeds$873,697$906,013$908,513$901,972
You save$24,776$27,276$28,275No support

Based on the Montauk median home price of $942,500. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Montauk

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $28,275 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Montauk market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Montauk buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $24,776 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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