Is Orange Grove a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Orange Grove is currently a buyer's market with 5 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Orange Grove is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Orange Grove?

The median home price in Orange Grove is $140,000, up 40% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $187. Homes sell in a median of 296 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 107.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Orange Grove, Texas?

On a $140,000 home in Orange Grove, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,200 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,201, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $701 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Orange Grove listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,200 on a $140,000 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 $3,201–$701 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Orange Grove?

The median home in Orange Grove currently spends 296 days on the market before going under contract, up 143% from last year. At a 107.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Texas 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 $140,000 home, that could save you up to $701.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $4,200 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Orange Grove, Texas?

The median home in Orange Grove sells for $140,000 with prices up 40% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,200 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $701.

Orange Grove Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Orange Grove market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 40% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 107.7% of asking — sellers are getting 7.7% above list on average. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 975% above the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

296 median days on market — 178 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$140,000

+40%

Days on Market

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

296

+143%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$187

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

107.7%

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.

Buyer’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.

100%

Strong demand

12-Month Price Trend

$320,000 → $140,000

▼56.3%

$300K$250K$200K$150K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Orange Grove?

The average Orange Grove homeowner saves $701 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $140,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.5% of your home value

Your Orange Grove home value

$140,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,200

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Orange Grove?

The total cost to sell a house in Orange Grove in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,200 with a traditional 3% commission on a $140,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,200	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,9202.8% avg	$2,800~2% avg	$2,800~2% avg	$3,9202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100
Total cost	$10,220	$8,399	$5,899	$6,020
Net proceeds	$129,780	$131,601	$134,101	$133,980
You save	—	$1,821	$4,321	$4,200No support