Upper Village · Montecito, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Upper Village, Montecito?
The median home in Upper Village sells for $8,815,000 with prices down 22% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $260,951.
Upper Village Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
46/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$8,815,000
-22%Days on Market
85.5
Price per Sq Ft
$1941
Sale-to-List Ratio
94.74%
Homes Sold
7
Pending in 2 Weeks
66.67%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Upper Village?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 3.0% of your home value
$8,815,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$264,450
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Upper Village
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $264,450 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $246,8202.8% avg | $176,300~2% avg | $176,300~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $132,225 | $132,225 | $132,225 |
| Total cost | $643,495 | $312,024 | $309,524 |
| You save | — | $260,951 | $263,451 |
Based on the Upper Village median home price of $8,815,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Upper Village
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $264,450 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
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Close and keep $260,951 more
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