Oswego, IL
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Oswego, Illinois?
The median home in Oswego sells for $362,000 with prices up 0.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,860 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,361.
Oswego Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
53/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.$362,000
+0.6%Days on Market
How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.72
Price per Sq Ft
Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.$192
Sale-to-List Ratio
How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.98.4%
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.3.1
BalancedCompetitiveness
Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.Sold Above List
Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.17.9%
Room to negotiatePrice Drops
Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.16.3%
Well-priced marketPending in 2 Weeks
Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.31.4%
Moderate pace12-Month Price Trend
$406,250 → $362,000
Data updated March 2026
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Your savings
How much can you save selling your home in Oswego?
The average Oswego homeowner saves $7,361 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $362,000 home.
That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value
$362,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$10,860
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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How much does it cost to sell a house in Oswego?
The total cost to sell a house in Oswego in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,860 with a traditional 3% commission on a $362,000 home.
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | FSBO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $10,860 | $3,499 | $999 | $0 |
| Buyer agent | $10,1362.8% avg | $7,240~2% avg | $7,240~2% avg | $10,1362.8% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $5,430 | $5,430 | $5,430 | $5,430 |
| Total cost | $26,426 | $16,169 | $13,669 | $15,566 |
| Net proceeds | $335,574 | $345,831 | $348,331 | $346,434 |
| You save | — | $7,361 | $9,861 | $10,860No support |
Based on the Oswego median home price of $362,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Oswego
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Close and keep $7,361 more
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