What is the median home price in Highland Terrace, Oakland?

The median home price in Highland Terrace is $578,000, down 19% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 61 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 105.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Highland Terrace?

On a $578,000 home in Highland Terrace, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $17,340. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $13,841 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Highland Terrace?

The median home in Highland Terrace spends 61 days on market. 5 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Highland Terrace a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Highland Terrace had 5 homes sell recently at a median of $578,000. Sellers are getting 105.8% of their asking price. 80% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

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Highland Terrace · Oakland, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Highland Terrace, Oakland?

The median home in Highland Terrace sells for $578,000 with prices down 19% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $13,841.

Highland Terrace Real Estate Market Conditions

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Highland Terrace market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. California average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 19.160839160000002% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.8% of asking — sellers are getting 5.8% above list on average. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

80% of homes selling above list price — 169% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

61 median days on market — 6 days slower than the California average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 20.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$578,000

-19%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$539

Sale-to-List Ratio

105.8%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

80%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Highland Terrace?

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Your Highland Terrace home value

$578,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,340

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Highland Terrace

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$17,340	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$16,1842.8% avg	$11,560~2% avg	$11,560~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,670	$8,670	$8,670
Total cost	$42,194	$23,729	$21,229
You save	—	$13,841	$16,341

Based on the Highland Terrace median home price of $578,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Highland Terrace

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $17,340 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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