Waterfront District · Salem, MA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waterfront District, Salem?

The median home in Waterfront District sells for $602,000 with prices up 8% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $14,561.

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Waterfront District Real Estate Market Conditions

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Waterfront District 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. Massachusetts average is 1.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 8.468468468% year-over-year — vs. 0% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.03% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4% below list. Massachusetts average is 99.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.33% of homes selling above list price — 9% below the Massachusetts average of 36.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

63 median days on market — 23 days slower than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 42.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 20%.

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

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$602,000

+8%

Days on Market

63

Price per Sq Ft

$425

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.03%

Homes Sold

6

Sold Above List

33.33%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Waterfront District?

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$602,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$18,060

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Waterfront District

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$18,060$3,499$999
Buyer agent$16,8562.8% avg$12,040~2% avg$12,040~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$9,030$9,030$9,030
Total cost$43,946$24,569$22,069
You save$14,561$17,061

Based on the Waterfront District median home price of $602,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Waterfront District

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $18,060 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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2

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Close and keep $14,561 more

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