Northbrae · Berkeley, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Northbrae, Berkeley?

The median home in Northbrae sells for $2,203,500 with prices up 38% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $62,606.

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Northbrae Real Estate Market Conditions

64out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

64/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Northbrae 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. California average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 38.15047022% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 135.4% of asking — sellers are getting 35.4% above list on average. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 237% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

13.5 median days on market — 42 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

60% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 20.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$2,203,500

+38%

Days on Market

13.5

Price per Sq Ft

$1126

Sale-to-List Ratio

135.4%

Homes Sold

8

Sold Above List

100%

Pending in 2 Weeks

60%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Northbrae?

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value

$2,203,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$66,105

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Northbrae

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$66,105$3,499$999
Buyer agent$61,6982.8% avg$44,070~2% avg$44,070~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$33,053$33,053$33,053
Total cost$160,856$80,622$78,122
You save$62,606$65,106

Based on the Northbrae median home price of $2,203,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Northbrae

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $66,105 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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2

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