Is Port Jervis a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Port Jervis is currently a balanced market with 4.8 months of supply. 40% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Port Jervis is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Port Jervis?

The median home price in Port Jervis is $363,500, up 37.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $201. Homes sell in a median of 87 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Port Jervis, New York?

On a $363,500 home in Port Jervis, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,905 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $29,080 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,906, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,406 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Port Jervis listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,905 on a $363,500 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 $9,906–$7,406 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Port Jervis?

The median home in Port Jervis currently spends 87 days on the market before going under contract, down 17% from last year. At a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 8.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. New York 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 $363,500 home, that could save you up to $7,406.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $10,905 commission.

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Port Jervis, NY

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

The median home in Port Jervis sells for $363,500 with prices up 37.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,905 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,406.

Port Jervis Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Port Jervis 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

4.8 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New York average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 37.2% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.8% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

40% of homes selling above list price — 18% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

87 median days on market — 11 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 8.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$363,500

+37.2%

Days on Market

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

-17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$201

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.2%

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.

4.8

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

40%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

8.3%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$250,000 → $363,500

▲45.4%

$350K$300K$250K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Port Jervis?

The average Port Jervis homeowner saves $7,406 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $363,500 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Port Jervis home value

$363,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,905

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Port Jervis?

The total cost to sell a house in Port Jervis in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,905 with a traditional 3% commission on a $363,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,905	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,1782.8% avg	$7,270~2% avg	$7,270~2% avg	$10,1782.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,453	$5,453	$5,453	$5,453
Total cost	$26,536	$16,222	$13,722	$15,631
Net proceeds	$336,964	$347,278	$349,778	$347,869
You save	—	$10,314	$12,814	$10,905No support