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

South Riding is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 59.1% of homes sell above asking price, and 57.1% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for South Riding is 73/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Riding?

The median home price in South Riding is $806,500, down 5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $271. Homes sell in a median of 16 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Riding, Virginia?

On a $806,500 home in South Riding, a traditional listing agent charges around $24,195 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $64,520 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $23,196, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $20,696 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Riding listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $24,195 on a $806,500 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 $23,196–$20,696 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in South Riding currently spends 16 days on the market before going under contract, down 11% from last year. 57.1% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 9.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Virginia 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 $806,500 home, that could save you up to $20,696.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Virginia. 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 $24,195 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Riding, Virginia?

The median home in South Riding sells for $806,500 with prices down 5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $24,195 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $20,696.

South Riding Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

73out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

73/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in South Riding favor sellers right now. Low inventory is giving sellers the upper hand, 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 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 57% below the Virginia average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 5% year-over-year — vs. +6.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.2% of asking — sellers are getting 1.2% above list on average. Virginia average is 97.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

59.1% of homes selling above list price — 117% above the Virginia average of 27.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

16 median days on market — 52 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

57.1% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 9.5% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 14.6%.

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.

$806,500

-5%

Days on Market

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

-11%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$271

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.2%

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.

59.1%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

9.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

57.1%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$829,451 → $806,500

▼2.8%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

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

The average South Riding homeowner saves $20,696 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $806,500 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your South Riding home value

$806,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$24,195

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in South Riding in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $24,195 with a traditional 3% commission on a $806,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$24,195	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$22,5822.8% avg	$16,130~2% avg	$16,130~2% avg	$22,5822.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$12,098	$12,098	$12,098	$12,098
Total cost	$58,875	$31,727	$29,227	$34,680
Net proceeds	$747,625	$774,773	$777,273	$771,820
You save	—	$27,148	$29,648	$24,195No support