The Upper Birds · Costa Mesa, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Upper Birds, Costa Mesa?
The median home in The Upper Birds sells for $2,180,000 with prices down 10% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $61,901.
The Upper Birds Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
48/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$2,180,000
-10%Days on Market
60
Price per Sq Ft
$850
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.81%
Homes Sold
5
Sold Above List
20%
Pending in 2 Weeks
33.33%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in The Upper Birds?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value
$2,180,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$65,400
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in The Upper Birds
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $65,400 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $61,0402.8% avg | $43,600~2% avg | $43,600~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $32,700 | $32,700 | $32,700 |
| Total cost | $159,140 | $79,799 | $77,299 |
| You save | — | $61,901 | $64,401 |
Based on the The Upper Birds median home price of $2,180,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in The Upper Birds
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $65,400 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Close and keep $61,901 more
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