Near South · Springfield, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Near South, Springfield?

The median home in Near South sells for $97,000 with prices up 5% year-over-year. Save thousands with Ridley's flat fee.

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Near South Real Estate Market Conditions

72out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

72/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Near South favor sellers right now. Buyer competition is driving prices above asking, 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 5.434782609% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.88% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.1% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 102% above the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

35 median days on market — 24 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Illinois average is 18.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$97,000

+5%

Days on Market

35

Price per Sq Ft

$79

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.88%

Homes Sold

6

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

25%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Near South?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.6% of your home value

$97,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$2,910

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Near South

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$2,910$3,499$999
Buyer agent$2,7162.8% avg$1,940~2% avg$1,940~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$1,455$1,455$1,455
Total cost$7,081$6,894$4,394
You save-$589$1,911

Based on the Near South median home price of $97,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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

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

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Near South market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Near South buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

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Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $0 more

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

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