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

Tappan is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. 75% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Tappan is 70/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Tappan?

The median home price in Tappan is $840,500, up 47.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $416. Homes sell in a median of 21 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 104.8%.

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

On a $840,500 home in Tappan, a traditional listing agent charges around $25,215 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $67,240 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $24,216, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $21,716 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Tappan listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $25,215 on a $840,500 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 $24,216–$21,716 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Tappan currently spends 21 days on the market before going under contract, down 4% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 104.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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 $840,500 home, that could save you up to $21,716.

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 $25,215 commission.

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

The median home in Tappan sells for $840,500 with prices up 47.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $25,215 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $21,716.

Tappan Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

70out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

70/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Tappan favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, 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 TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 17% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 47.5% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 104.8% of asking — sellers are getting 4.8% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

75% of homes selling above list price — 121% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

21 median days on market — 55 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

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

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$840,500

+47.5%

Days on Market

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

-4%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$416

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

104.8%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

75%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$749,000 → $840,500

▲12.2%

$900K$800K$700K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Tappan?

The average Tappan homeowner saves $21,716 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $840,500 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Tappan home value

$840,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$25,215

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Tappan in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $25,215 with a traditional 3% commission on a $840,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$25,215	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$23,5342.8% avg	$16,810~2% avg	$16,810~2% avg	$23,5342.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$12,608	$12,608	$12,608	$12,608
Total cost	$61,357	$32,917	$30,417	$36,142
Net proceeds	$779,143	$807,583	$810,083	$804,358
You save	—	$28,440	$30,940	$25,215No support