Is South Amherst a buyer's or seller's market right now?

South Amherst is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for South Amherst 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 South Amherst?

The median home price in South Amherst is $267,400, down 27.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $179. Homes sell in a median of 6 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Amherst, Ohio?

On a $267,400 home in South Amherst, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,022 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $21,392 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,023, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,523 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Amherst listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,022 on a $267,400 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 $7,023–$4,523 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Amherst?

The median home in South Amherst currently spends 6 days on the market before going under contract, down 13% from last year. At a 100.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Ohio?

No. Ohio 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 $267,400 home, that could save you up to $4,523.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. 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 $8,022 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Amherst, Ohio?

The median home in South Amherst sells for $267,400 with prices down 27.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,022 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,523.

South Amherst 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 South Amherst 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 sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 57% below the Ohio average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 27.7% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.9% of asking — sellers are getting 0.9% above list on average. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 355% above the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

6 median days on market — 66 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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.

$267,400

-27.7%

Days on Market

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

-13%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$179

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.9%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

100%

Strong demand

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in South Amherst?

The average South Amherst homeowner saves $4,523 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $267,400 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

Your South Amherst home value

$267,400

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,022

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in South Amherst?

The total cost to sell a house in South Amherst in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,022 with a traditional 3% commission on a $267,400 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,022	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,4872.8% avg	$5,348~2% avg	$5,348~2% avg	$7,4872.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,011	$4,011	$4,011	$4,011
Total cost	$19,520	$12,858	$10,358	$11,498
Net proceeds	$247,880	$254,542	$257,042	$255,902
You save	—	$6,662	$9,162	$8,022No support