Melrose-Rugby · Roanoke, VA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Melrose-Rugby, Roanoke?

The median home in Melrose-Rugby sells for $166,500 with prices down 3% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $1,496.

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Melrose-Rugby Real Estate Market Conditions

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Melrose-Rugby 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Virginia average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 3.183602268% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.45% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.5% below list. Virginia average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

17.65% of homes selling above list price — 32% below the Virginia average of 25.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 11 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

46.15% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 40.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 20.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$166,500

-3%

Days on Market

42

Price per Sq Ft

$72

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.45%

Homes Sold

17

Sold Above List

17.65%

Pending in 2 Weeks

46.15%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Melrose-Rugby?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.9% of your home value

$166,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,995

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Melrose-Rugby

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$4,995$3,499$999
Buyer agent$4,6622.8% avg$3,330~2% avg$3,330~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$2,498$2,498$2,498
Total cost$12,155$9,327$6,827
You save$1,496$3,996

Based on the Melrose-Rugby median home price of $166,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Melrose-Rugby

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