Is Scarsdale a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Scarsdale is currently a seller's market with 1.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Scarsdale is 77/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Scarsdale?

The median home price in Scarsdale is $1,910,000, up 9.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $573. Homes sell in a median of 25 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 104.9%.

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

On a $1,910,000 home in Scarsdale, a traditional listing agent charges around $57,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $152,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $56,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $53,801 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Scarsdale listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $57,300 on a $1,910,000 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 $56,301–$53,801 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Scarsdale?

The median home in Scarsdale currently spends 25 days on the market before going under contract. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 104.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 13.3% 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 $1,910,000 home, that could save you up to $53,801.

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 $57,300 commission.

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

The median home in Scarsdale sells for $1,910,000 with prices up 9.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $57,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $53,801.

Scarsdale Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

77out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

77/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Scarsdale favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 44% below the New York average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 9.1% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 104.9% of asking — sellers are getting 4.9% above list on average. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 34% above the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

25 median days on market — 22 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

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.

$1,910,000

+9.1%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$573

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

104.9%

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.

1.5

Seller’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.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

13.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$2,600,000 → $1,910,000

▼26.5%

$2.5M$2.0M$1.5M

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Scarsdale?

The average Scarsdale homeowner saves $53,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,910,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Scarsdale home value

$1,910,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$57,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Scarsdale?

The total cost to sell a house in Scarsdale in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $57,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,910,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$57,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$53,4802.8% avg	$38,200~2% avg	$38,200~2% avg	$53,4802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$28,650	$28,650	$28,650	$28,650
Total cost	$139,430	$70,349	$67,849	$82,130
Net proceeds	$1,770,570	$1,839,651	$1,842,151	$1,827,870
You save	—	$53,801	$56,301	$57,300No support

Based on the Scarsdale median home price of $1,910,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Scarsdale

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $57,300 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Scarsdale market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Scarsdale buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

Close and keep $53,801 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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