How to Find Real Estate Listings on Market for 90+ Days
Learn how to use Redfin's search filters to find properties and FSBO listings that have been sitting on the market for more than 90 days.
By Elam King
Finding real estate listings that have been sitting on the market for an extended period—such as 90 or 180 days—can be a great way to identify distressed properties, motivated sellers, or potential fix-and-flip opportunities.
Why use Redfin over Zillow? Zillow's "Days on Zillow" filter limits your search to a maximum timeframe (e.g., properties listed in the last 90 days). Redfin provides a minimum timeframe filter, allowing you to specifically isolate homes that have been on the market for more than 90 days.
Search for Your Target Area
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Navigate to Redfin in your web browser.
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In the central search bar, type your target market (e.g., Chester County).
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Select the correct location from the autocomplete dropdown menu.
Apply Property Filters
Once the map loads, open the All Filters menu located on the right side of the screen to refine your results.
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Under the Home type section, select House.
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You can also select Townhouse or any other relevant property types.
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Scroll down to the Time on Redfin dropdown menu and select More than 90 days.
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If you are specifically looking for owner-listed properties, scroll down to Listing type and check the box for By owner (FSBO).
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To stay within a specific budget, scroll to the Price section and click the Max field.
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Type your maximum purchase price (e.g.,
1000000).10
Click See homes at the bottom of the filter panel to apply your search criteria.
Review the Listings
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Click on any property card in the results list to view its details, photos, and exact days on the market.
From the property listing page, you can find the broker or listing agent's contact information. For FSBO properties, you may find the homeowner's direct contact details. Always make sure to run comparable sales (comps) using your preferred real estate analysis tool before reaching out to negotiate.