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

Thornwood is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Thornwood is 61/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Thornwood?

The median home price in Thornwood is $995,000, up 32.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $424. Homes sell in a median of 31 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.3%.

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

On a $995,000 home in Thornwood, a traditional listing agent charges around $29,850 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $79,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $28,851, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $26,351 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Thornwood listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $29,850 on a $995,000 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 $28,851–$26,351 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Thornwood currently spends 31 days on the market before going under contract, up 3% from last year. At a 105.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 33.3% 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 $995,000 home, that could save you up to $26,351.

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 $29,850 commission.

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Thornwood, NY

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

The median home in Thornwood sells for $995,000 with prices up 32.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $29,850 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $26,351.

Thornwood Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

61out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

61/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Thornwood 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 TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 58% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 32.7% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.3% of asking — sellers are getting 5.3% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 195% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

31 median days on market — 45 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$995,000

+32.7%

Days on Market

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

+3%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$424

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

105.3%

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.

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

33.3%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$1,220,000 → $995,000

▼18.4%

$1.2M$1.1M$1.1M$1.1M$1.0M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Thornwood?

The average Thornwood homeowner saves $26,351 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $995,000 home.

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

Your Thornwood home value

$995,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$29,850

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Thornwood in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $29,850 with a traditional 3% commission on a $995,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$29,850	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$27,8602.8% avg	$19,900~2% avg	$19,900~2% avg	$27,8602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,925	$14,925	$14,925	$14,925
Total cost	$72,635	$38,324	$35,824	$42,785
Net proceeds	$922,365	$956,676	$959,176	$952,215
You save	—	$34,311	$36,811	$29,850No support