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

Utica is currently a buyer's market with 7 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Utica is 50/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Utica?

The median home price in Utica is $142,160, down 53.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $160. Homes sell in a median of 14 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Utica, South Carolina?

On a $142,160 home in Utica, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,265 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,373 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,266, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $766 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Utica listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,265 on a $142,160 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 $3,266–$766 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Utica currently spends 14 days on the market before going under contract, down 214% from last year. At a 101.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 28.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina 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 $142,160 home, that could save you up to $766.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Carolina. 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 $4,265 commission.

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Utica, SC

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Utica, South Carolina?

The median home in Utica sells for $142,160 with prices down 53.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,265 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $766.

Utica Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Utica 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 buyers

7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. South Carolina average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 53.8% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.6% of asking — sellers are getting 1.6% above list on average. South Carolina average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 747% above the South Carolina average of 11.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

14 median days on market — 90 days faster than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

28.6% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. South Carolina average is 21.4%.

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.

$142,160

-53.8%

Days on Market

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

-214%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$160

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.6%

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.

Buyer’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.

28.6%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$256,000 → $142,160

▼44.5%

$250K$200K$150K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Utica?

The average Utica homeowner saves $766 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $142,160 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.5% of your home value

Your Utica home value

$142,160

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,265

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Utica in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,265 with a traditional 3% commission on a $142,160 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,265	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,9802.8% avg	$2,843~2% avg	$2,843~2% avg	$3,9802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,132	$2,132	$2,132	$2,132
Total cost	$10,377	$8,474	$5,974	$6,112
Net proceeds	$131,783	$133,686	$136,186	$136,048
You save	—	$1,903	$4,403	$4,265No support