Is Wells River a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Wells River is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Wells River is 47/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Wells River?

The median home price in Wells River is $190,000. The median price per square foot is $114. Homes sell in a median of 222 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Wells River, Vermont?

On a $190,000 home in Wells River, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,700 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,701, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,201 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Wells River listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,700 on a $190,000 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 $4,701–$2,201 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Wells River?

The median home in Wells River currently spends 222 days on the market before going under contract. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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

No. Vermont 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 $190,000 home, that could save you up to $2,201.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Vermont. 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 $5,700 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Wells River, Vermont?

The median home in Wells River sells for $190,000. The average seller pays $5,700 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,201.

Wells River Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

47out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

47/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Wells River market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Vermont average is 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +10.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% below list. Vermont average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Vermont average of 17.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

222 median days on market — 132 days slower than the Vermont average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Vermont average is 11.5%.

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.

$190,000

Days on Market

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

222

Price per Sq Ft

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

$114

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$385,000 → $190,000

▼50.6%

$800K$600K$400K$200K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Wells River?

The average Wells River homeowner saves $2,201 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $190,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.2% of your home value

Your Wells River home value

$190,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,700

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Wells River?

The total cost to sell a house in Wells River in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,700 with a traditional 3% commission on a $190,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,700	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,3202.8% avg	$3,800~2% avg	$3,800~2% avg	$5,3202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,850	$2,850	$2,850	$2,850
Total cost	$13,870	$10,149	$7,649	$8,170
Net proceeds	$176,130	$179,851	$182,351	$181,830
You save	—	$2,201	$4,701	$5,700No support