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

Stoughton is currently a balanced market with 3.1 months of supply. 15.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Stoughton is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Stoughton?

The median home price in Stoughton is $401,400, up 5.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $264. Homes sell in a median of 128 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

On a $401,400 home in Stoughton, a traditional listing agent charges around $12,042 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $32,112 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $11,043, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,543 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Stoughton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $12,042 on a $401,400 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 $11,043–$8,543 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Stoughton currently spends 128 days on the market before going under contract. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $401,400 home, that could save you up to $8,543.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $12,042 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

The median home in Stoughton sells for $401,400 with prices up 5.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $12,042 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,543.

Stoughton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Stoughton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3.1 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Wisconsin average is 2.6.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 5.6% year-over-year — vs. +11.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.3% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

15.4% of homes selling above list price — 44% below the Wisconsin average of 27.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

128 median days on market — 61 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 39.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Wisconsin 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.

$401,400

+5.6%

Days on Market

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

128

Price per Sq Ft

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

$264

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.7%

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.

3.1

Balanced

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.

15.4%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$472,500 → $401,400

▼15.0%

$450K$400K$350K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Stoughton?

The average Stoughton homeowner saves $8,543 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $401,400 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Stoughton home value

$401,400

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,042

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Stoughton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $12,042 with a traditional 3% commission on a $401,400 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$12,042	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,2392.8% avg	$8,028~2% avg	$8,028~2% avg	$11,2392.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,021	$6,021	$6,021	$6,021
Total cost	$29,302	$17,548	$15,048	$17,260
Net proceeds	$372,098	$383,852	$386,352	$384,140
You save	—	$8,543	$11,043	$12,042No support