Used ovens in the US typically sell for $94 to $405. Built-in and freestanding ovens sell to quite different buyers, and stating which you have is the single most useful thing in the listing.
What ovens are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $404 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $343 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $262 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $182 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $101 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Working fan, element and thermostat holding temperature
- All shelves, trays and the original door glass
What pulls it down
- Chipped enamel and heavily burnt-on interiors
- Missing shelves and runners
Selling an oven in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
Working out what yours is worth
- Heat it to a set temperature and check with an oven thermometer
- Count the shelves and trays
Getting it ready
- Test every function — fan, conventional, grill, timer and light — and record which work.
- Measure the aperture dimensions and read the model and electrical load from the plate on the door frame.
Photograph
- The interior with the door open and the light on
- The rating plate showing make, model and electrical load
Put in the description
- Electrical load, and whether it requires a dedicated cooker circuit rather than a plug
- Which functions have been tested and work, and the interior condition
Type, fuel and size: “Built In Single Electric Oven, 60cm, Fan Assisted” or “Double Built Under Oven, Electric”. Single and double, built-in and built-under are all distinct buyer searches and getting the wording right stops a stream of enquiries you cannot fulfil.
Lifts around kitchen refits, which cluster in spring and early autumn. Clean, tested, recent ovens in standard 60cm apertures sell within a week or two.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $404 a buyer pays is the $404 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for ovens.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Jose
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Denver
- Washington
- Nashville
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Portland
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Tucson
- Sacramento
- Kansas City
- Mesa
- Atlanta
- Omaha
- Colorado Springs
- Raleigh
- Virginia Beach
- Long Beach
- Miami
- Oakland
- Minneapolis
- Tulsa
- Bakersfield
Common questions
Where can I sell an oven in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
Will it fit my housing unit?
Give the exact external dimensions rather than a nominal size. Kitchen apertures are standard in theory and stubbornly variable in practice.
How do I check an oven heats correctly?
Set it to a known temperature and check with an oven thermometer. A thermostat that runs well out is the fault buyers most want to avoid.
Does it matter if the oven is built-in?
A great deal. Built-in ovens need a matching cut-out, so give the exact dimensions or you will waste everyone’s time.
More: how to sell an oven, what ovens are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across the United States.