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

South Burlington is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. 17.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 42.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for South Burlington is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Burlington?

The median home price in South Burlington is $499,900, down 10.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $273. Homes sell in a median of 34 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Burlington, Vermont?

On a $499,900 home in South Burlington, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,997 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $39,992 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $13,998, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $11,498 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Burlington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,997 on a $499,900 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 $13,998–$11,498 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in South Burlington currently spends 34 days on the market before going under contract. 42.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 12.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Vermont 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 $499,900 home, that could save you up to $11,498.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Vermont. 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 $14,997 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Burlington, Vermont?

The median home in South Burlington sells for $499,900 with prices down 10.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,997 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $11,498.

South Burlington Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Burlington 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

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 7% below the Vermont average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 10.9% year-over-year — vs. +10.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 99.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.9% below list. Vermont average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

17.4% of homes selling above list price — 1% above the Vermont average of 17.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

34 median days on market — 56 days faster than the Vermont average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

42.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 12.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Vermont average is 11.5%.

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.

$499,900

-10.9%

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.

$273

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.1%

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.

2.5

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.

17.4%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

12.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

42.9%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$358,000 → $499,900

▲39.6%

$600K$500K$400K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

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

The average South Burlington homeowner saves $11,498 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $499,900 home.

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Your South Burlington home value

$499,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,997

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in South Burlington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $14,997 with a traditional 3% commission on a $499,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,997	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$13,9972.8% avg	$9,998~2% avg	$9,998~2% avg	$13,9972.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,499	$7,499	$7,499	$7,499
Total cost	$36,493	$20,996	$18,496	$21,496
Net proceeds	$463,407	$478,904	$481,404	$478,404
You save	—	$11,498	$13,998	$14,997No support

Based on the South Burlington median home price of $499,900. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in South Burlington

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $14,997 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using South Burlington 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 South Burlington 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 $11,498 more

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

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South Burlington Neighborhoods

Neighborhood-level market data for 3 areas in South Burlington.

South Burlington North

$365,00028d on market39 sold

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$707,00053d on market34 sold

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