What is the median home price in South Hills, Oakland?

The median home price in South Hills is $945,000, down 12% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 35.5 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 104.36%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Hills?

On a $945,000 home in South Hills, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $28,350. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $24,851 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Hills?

The median home in South Hills spends 35.5 days on market. 27.91% of listings go pending within two weeks. 48 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is South Hills a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

South Hills had 48 homes sell recently at a median of $945,000. Sellers are getting 104.36% of their asking price. 45.83% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

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South Hills · Oakland, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Hills, Oakland?

The median home in South Hills sells for $945,000 with prices down 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $24,851.

South Hills Real Estate Market Conditions

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Hills 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 11.682242989999999% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 104.36% of asking — sellers are getting 4.4% above list on average. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

45.83% of homes selling above list price — 54% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

35.5 median days on market — 20 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

27.91% 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

$945,000

-12%

Days on Market

35.5

Price per Sq Ft

$499

Sale-to-List Ratio

104.36%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

45.83%

Pending in 2 Weeks

27.91%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in South Hills?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your South Hills home value

$945,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,350

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in South Hills

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$28,350	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$26,4602.8% avg	$18,900~2% avg	$18,900~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,175	$14,175	$14,175
Total cost	$68,985	$36,574	$34,074
You save	—	$24,851	$27,351

Based on the South Hills median home price of $945,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in South Hills

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $28,350 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using South Hills market data so you list at the right price.

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AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

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Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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