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

Aptos is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 20% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Aptos is 43/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Aptos?

The median home price in Aptos is $1,074,000, down 66.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $729. Homes sell in a median of 67 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Aptos, California?

On a $1,074,000 home in Aptos, a traditional listing agent charges around $32,220 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $85,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $31,221, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $28,721 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Aptos listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $32,220 on a $1,074,000 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 $31,221–$28,721 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Aptos currently spends 67 days on the market before going under contract, up 47% from last year. 20% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 16.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. California 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 $1,074,000 home, that could save you up to $28,721.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in California. 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 $32,220 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Aptos, California?

The median home in Aptos sells for $1,074,000 with prices down 66.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $32,220 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $28,721.

Aptos Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

43out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

43/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Aptos 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 TightnessFavors buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. California average is 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 66.6% year-over-year — vs. +5.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. California average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the California average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

67 median days on market — 16 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.6% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.7% of listings have dropped their price. California 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.

$1,074,000

-66.6%

Days on Market

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

+47%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$729

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.7%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$924,000 → $1,074,000

▲16.2%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Aptos?

The average Aptos homeowner saves $28,721 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,074,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Aptos home value

$1,074,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$32,220

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Aptos in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $32,220 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,074,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$32,220	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$30,0722.8% avg	$21,480~2% avg	$21,480~2% avg	$30,0722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$16,110	$16,110	$16,110	$16,110
Total cost	$78,402	$41,089	$38,589	$46,182
Net proceeds	$995,598	$1,032,911	$1,035,411	$1,027,818
You save	—	$37,313	$39,813	$32,220No support