Is Upper Arlington a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Upper Arlington is currently a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price, and 64.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Upper Arlington is 73/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Upper Arlington?

The median home price in Upper Arlington is $636,500, up 41.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $292. Homes sell in a median of 46 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

On a $636,500 home in Upper Arlington, a traditional listing agent charges around $19,095 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $50,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $18,096, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $15,596 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Upper Arlington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $19,095 on a $636,500 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 $18,096–$15,596 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Upper Arlington?

The median home in Upper Arlington currently spends 46 days on the market before going under contract. 64.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 19.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Ohio 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 $636,500 home, that could save you up to $15,596.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Ohio. 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 $19,095 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

The median home in Upper Arlington sells for $636,500 with prices up 41.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $19,095 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $15,596.

Upper Arlington Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

73out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

73/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Upper Arlington 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

2.1 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 30% below the Ohio average of 3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 41.3% year-over-year — vs. +5.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.8% below list. Ohio average is 97.3%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 15% above the Ohio average of 21.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

46 median days on market — 7 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

64.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 36.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

19.5% of listings have dropped their price. Ohio average is 26.4%.

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.

$636,500

+41.3%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$292

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.2%

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.

2.1

Seller’s market

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.

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

19.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

64.3%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$590,000 → $636,500

▲7.9%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Upper Arlington?

The average Upper Arlington homeowner saves $15,596 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $636,500 home.

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Your Upper Arlington home value

$636,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$19,095

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Upper Arlington?

The total cost to sell a house in Upper Arlington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $19,095 with a traditional 3% commission on a $636,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$19,095	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$17,8222.8% avg	$12,730~2% avg	$12,730~2% avg	$17,8222.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,548	$9,548	$9,548	$9,548
Total cost	$46,465	$25,777	$23,277	$27,370
Net proceeds	$590,035	$610,723	$613,223	$609,130
You save	—	$15,596	$18,096	$19,095No support