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

Montville is currently a balanced market with 4.3 months of supply. 42.9% of homes sell above asking price, and 71.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Montville is 74/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Montville?

The median home price in Montville is $900,000, up 46.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $337. Homes sell in a median of 99 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Montville, New Jersey?

On a $900,000 home in Montville, a traditional listing agent charges around $27,000 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $72,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $26,001, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $23,501 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Montville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $27,000 on a $900,000 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 $26,001–$23,501 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Montville currently spends 99 days on the market before going under contract, up 63% from last year. 71.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 3.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey 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 $900,000 home, that could save you up to $23,501.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. 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 $27,000 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Montville, New Jersey?

The median home in Montville sells for $900,000 with prices up 46.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $27,000 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $23,501.

Montville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

74out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

74/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Montville favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New Jersey average is 3.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 46.3% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.7% of asking — sellers are getting 1.7% above list on average. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

42.9% of homes selling above list price — 4% above the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

99 median days on market — 25 days slower than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

71.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 3.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 14.2%.

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.

$900,000

+46.3%

Days on Market

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

+63%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$337

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.7%

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.

4.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

42.9%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

3.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

71.4%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$669,000 → $900,000

▲34.5%

$900K$800K$700K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Montville?

The average Montville homeowner saves $23,501 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $900,000 home.

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

Your Montville home value

$900,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$27,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Montville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $27,000 with a traditional 3% commission on a $900,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$27,000	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$25,2002.8% avg	$18,000~2% avg	$18,000~2% avg	$25,2002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$13,500	$13,500	$13,500	$13,500
Total cost	$65,700	$34,999	$32,499	$38,700
Net proceeds	$834,300	$865,001	$867,501	$861,300
You save	—	$30,701	$33,201	$27,000No support