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

Highgrove is currently a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply. 10% of homes sell above asking price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Highgrove is 52/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Highgrove?

The median home price in Highgrove is $685,500, down 6.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $332. Homes sell in a median of 72 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%.

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

On a $685,500 home in Highgrove, a traditional listing agent charges around $20,565 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $54,840 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $19,566, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $17,066 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Highgrove listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $20,565 on a $685,500 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 $19,566–$17,066 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Highgrove currently spends 72 days on the market before going under contract, down 6% from last year. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 9.1% 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 $685,500 home, that could save you up to $17,066.

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 $20,565 commission.

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

The median home in Highgrove sells for $685,500 with prices down 6.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $20,565 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $17,066.

Highgrove Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Highgrove market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 31% below the California average of 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 6.1% year-over-year — vs. +5.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.8% below list. California average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

10% of homes selling above list price — 67% below the California average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

72 median days on market — 11 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.6% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 9.1% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$685,500

-6.1%

Days on Market

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

-6%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$332

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.2%

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.

2.2

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

10%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

9.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$729,000 → $685,500

▼6.0%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Highgrove?

The average Highgrove homeowner saves $17,066 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $685,500 home.

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Your Highgrove home value

$685,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$20,565

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Highgrove in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $20,565 with a traditional 3% commission on a $685,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$20,565	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$19,1942.8% avg	$13,710~2% avg	$13,710~2% avg	$19,1942.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$10,283	$10,283	$10,283	$10,283
Total cost	$50,042	$27,492	$24,992	$29,477
Net proceeds	$635,458	$658,008	$660,508	$656,023
You save	—	$22,550	$25,050	$20,565No support