Is Southport a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Southport is currently a seller's market with 1.1 months of supply. 9.1% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Southport is 46/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Southport?

The median home price in Southport is $108,250, down 27.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $100. Homes sell in a median of 96 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Southport, New York?

On a $108,250 home in Southport, a traditional listing agent charges around $3,248 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $8,660 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $2,249, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$251 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Southport listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $3,248 on a $108,250 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 $2,249–-$251 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Southport?

The median home in Southport currently spends 96 days on the market before going under contract, up 19% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 94.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 16.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $108,250 home, that could save you up to -$251.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $3,248 commission.

National/New York

Southport, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Southport, New York?

The median home in Southport sells for $108,250 with prices down 27.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $3,248 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$251.

Southport Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

46out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

46/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Southport market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 54% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 27.8% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.2% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

9.1% of homes selling above list price — 73% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

96 median days on market — 20 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.7% of listings have dropped their price. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$108,250

-27.8%

Days on Market

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

+19%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$100

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.8%

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.

1.1

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

9.1%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.7%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$75,000 → $108,250

▲44.3%

$150K$100K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Southport?

The average Southport homeowner saves -$251 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $108,250 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.2% of your home value

Your Southport home value

$108,250

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,248

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Southport?

The total cost to sell a house in Southport in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $3,248 with a traditional 3% commission on a $108,250 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$3,248	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,0312.8% avg	$2,165~2% avg	$2,165~2% avg	$3,0312.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,624	$1,624	$1,624	$1,624
Total cost	$7,903	$7,288	$4,788	$4,655
Net proceeds	$100,347	$100,962	$103,462	$103,595
You save	—	$615	$3,115	$3,248No support