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

Urbana is currently a balanced market with 4.3 months of supply. 12.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 56.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Urbana is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Urbana?

The median home price in Urbana is $205,500, up 13.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $133. Homes sell in a median of 64 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.9%.

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

On a $205,500 home in Urbana, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,165 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,440 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,166, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,666 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Urbana listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,165 on a $205,500 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 $5,166–$2,666 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Urbana currently spends 64 days on the market before going under contract, up 30% from last year. 56.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 17.6% 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 $205,500 home, that could save you up to $2,666.

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 $6,165 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Urbana, Ohio?

The median home in Urbana sells for $205,500 with prices up 13.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,165 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,666.

Urbana Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Urbana market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Ohio average is 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 13.1% year-over-year — vs. +9.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.1% below list. Ohio average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

12.5% of homes selling above list price — 43% below the Ohio average of 22%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

64 median days on market — 8 days faster than the Ohio average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

56.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

17.6% of listings have dropped their price. Ohio average is 17.3%.

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.

$205,500

+13.1%

Days on Market

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

+30%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$133

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.9%

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.

4.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

12.5%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

17.6%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

56.3%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$231,000 → $205,500

▼11.0%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Urbana?

The average Urbana homeowner saves $2,666 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $205,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Urbana home value

$205,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,165

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Urbana in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,165 with a traditional 3% commission on a $205,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,165	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,7542.8% avg	$4,110~2% avg	$4,110~2% avg	$5,7542.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,083	$3,083	$3,083	$3,083
Total cost	$15,002	$10,692	$8,192	$8,837
Net proceeds	$190,498	$194,808	$197,308	$196,663
You save	—	$4,310	$6,810	$6,165No support