Is King City a buyer's or seller's market right now?

King City is currently a seller's market with 2.7 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.4% of list price, and 28.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for King City is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in King City?

The median home price in King City is $589,900, up 25.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $381. Homes sell in a median of 44 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.4%.

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

On a $589,900 home in King City, a traditional listing agent charges around $17,697 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $47,192 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $16,698, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $14,198 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional King City listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $17,697 on a $589,900 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 $16,698–$14,198 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in King City?

The median home in King City currently spends 44 days on the market before going under contract, up 22% from last year. 28.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $589,900 home, that could save you up to $14,198.

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 $17,697 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in King City, California?

The median home in King City sells for $589,900 with prices up 25.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $17,697 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $14,198.

King City Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The King City 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

2.7 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 16% below the California average of 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 25.8% year-over-year — vs. +5.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.6% below list. California average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

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

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

44 median days on market — 39 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.6% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% 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.

$589,900

+25.8%

Days on Market

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

+22%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$381

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.4%

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.

2.7

Seller’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.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

28.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$505,000 → $589,900

▲16.8%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in King City?

The average King City homeowner saves $14,198 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $589,900 home.

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Your King City home value

$589,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,697

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in King City?

The total cost to sell a house in King City in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $17,697 with a traditional 3% commission on a $589,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$17,697	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$16,5172.8% avg	$11,798~2% avg	$11,798~2% avg	$16,5172.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,849	$8,849	$8,849	$8,849
Total cost	$43,063	$24,146	$21,646	$25,366
Net proceeds	$546,837	$565,754	$568,254	$564,534
You save	—	$18,917	$21,417	$17,697No support