Is Old Greenwich a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Old Greenwich is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Old Greenwich is 63/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Old Greenwich?

The median home price in Old Greenwich is $4,165,500, up 6.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $1242. Homes sell in a median of 30 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Old Greenwich, Connecticut?

On a $4,165,500 home in Old Greenwich, a traditional listing agent charges around $124,965 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $333,240 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $123,966, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $121,466 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Old Greenwich listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $124,965 on a $4,165,500 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 $123,966–$121,466 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Old Greenwich?

The median home in Old Greenwich currently spends 30 days on the market before going under contract. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 105.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. 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 Connecticut?

No. Connecticut 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 $4,165,500 home, that could save you up to $121,466.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Connecticut. 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 $124,965 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Old Greenwich, Connecticut?

The median home in Old Greenwich sells for $4,165,500 with prices up 6.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $124,965 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $121,466.

Old Greenwich Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Old Greenwich 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 — 74% below the Connecticut average of 1.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 6.6% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.4% of asking — sellers are getting 5.4% above list on average. Connecticut average is 100.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 8% above the Connecticut average of 46.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

30 median days on market — 23 days faster than the Connecticut average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 35.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Connecticut 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.

$4,165,500

+6.6%

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.

$1242

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

105.4%

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.

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.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$2,325,000 → $4,165,500

▲79.2%

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Old Greenwich?

The average Old Greenwich homeowner saves $121,466 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $4,165,500 home.

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That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value

Your Old Greenwich home value

$4,165,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$124,965

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Old Greenwich?

The total cost to sell a house in Old Greenwich in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $124,965 with a traditional 3% commission on a $4,165,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$124,965	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$116,6342.8% avg	$83,310~2% avg	$83,310~2% avg	$116,6342.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$62,483	$62,483	$62,483	$62,483
Total cost	$304,082	$149,292	$146,792	$179,117
Net proceeds	$3,861,418	$4,016,208	$4,018,708	$3,986,383
You save	—	$121,466	$123,966	$124,965No support