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

South Russell is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for South Russell is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Russell?

The median home price in South Russell is $565,000, down 50.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $221. Homes sell in a median of 23 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.9%.

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

On a $565,000 home in South Russell, a traditional listing agent charges around $16,950 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $45,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $15,951, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $13,451 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Russell listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $16,950 on a $565,000 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 $15,951–$13,451 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in South Russell currently spends 23 days on the market before going under contract, down 91% from last year. At a 95.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 50% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $565,000 home, that could save you up to $13,451.

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 $16,950 commission.

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

The median home in South Russell sells for $565,000 with prices down 50.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $16,950 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $13,451.

South Russell Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Russell market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. 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 50.7% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.1% below list. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 127% above the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

23 median days on market — 49 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$565,000

-50.7%

Days on Market

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

-91%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$221

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.9%

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.

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.

50%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$452,500 → $565,000

▲24.9%

$600K$500K$400K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

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

The average South Russell homeowner saves $13,451 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $565,000 home.

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Your South Russell home value

$565,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,950

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in South Russell in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $16,950 with a traditional 3% commission on a $565,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$16,950	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$15,8202.8% avg	$11,300~2% avg	$11,300~2% avg	$15,8202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,475	$8,475	$8,475	$8,475
Total cost	$41,245	$23,274	$20,774	$24,295
Net proceeds	$523,755	$541,726	$544,226	$540,705
You save	—	$17,971	$20,471	$16,950No support