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

South Williamsport is currently a seller's market with 1.8 months of supply. Homes are selling at 0% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for South Williamsport is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Williamsport?

The median home price in South Williamsport is $172,450, up 4.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $124. Homes sell in a median of 58 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 0%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

On a $172,450 home in South Williamsport, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,174 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $13,796 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,175, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,675 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Williamsport listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,174 on a $172,450 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 $4,175–$1,675 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in South Williamsport currently spends 58 days on the market before going under contract, up 47% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 0% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 57.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Pennsylvania 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 $172,450 home, that could save you up to $1,675.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Pennsylvania. 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 $5,174 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

The median home in South Williamsport sells for $172,450 with prices up 4.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,174 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,675.

South Williamsport Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Williamsport 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

1.8 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 10% below the Pennsylvania average of 2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 4.6% year-over-year — vs. +13.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Pennsylvania average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Pennsylvania average of 25.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

58 median days on market — 9 days faster than the Pennsylvania average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

57.1% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Pennsylvania average is 15.9%.

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.

$172,450

+4.6%

Days on Market

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

+47%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

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.

1.8

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

57.1%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$237,000 → $172,450

▼27.2%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

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

The average South Williamsport homeowner saves $1,675 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $172,450 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.0% of your home value

Your South Williamsport home value

$172,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,174

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in South Williamsport in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,174 with a traditional 3% commission on a $172,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,174	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,8292.8% avg	$3,449~2% avg	$3,449~2% avg	$4,8292.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,587	$2,587	$2,587	$2,587
Total cost	$12,590	$9,535	$7,035	$7,416
Net proceeds	$159,860	$162,915	$165,415	$165,034
You save	—	$3,055	$5,555	$5,174No support