Watrous South · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Watrous South, Des Moines?
The median home in Watrous South sells for $230,000 with prices up 31% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $3,401.
Watrous South Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
61/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$230,000
+31%Days on Market
33
Price per Sq Ft
$189
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.53%
Homes Sold
19
Sold Above List
15.79%
Pending in 2 Weeks
15%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Watrous South?
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$230,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$6,900
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Watrous South
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $6,900 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $6,4402.8% avg | $4,600~2% avg | $4,600~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Total cost | $16,790 | $11,549 | $9,049 |
| You save | — | $3,401 | $5,901 |
Based on the Watrous South median home price of $230,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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