What is the median home price in Refuge, Palm Desert?

The median home price in Refuge is $557,900. Homes sell in a median of 81 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 96.85%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Refuge?

On a $557,900 home in Refuge, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $16,737. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $13,238 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

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

The median home in Refuge spends 81 days on market. 7 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Refuge a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Refuge had 7 homes sell recently at a median of $557,900. Sellers are getting 96.85% of their asking price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/California/Palm Desert

Refuge · Palm Desert, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Refuge, Palm Desert?

The median home in Refuge sells for $557,900. Ridley's flat fee saves you $13,238.

Refuge Real Estate Market Conditions

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Refuge 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 MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.85% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.2% below list. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

81 median days on market — 26 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.

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Median Sale Price

$557,900

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$390

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.85%

Homes Sold

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Refuge?

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Your Refuge home value

$557,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,737

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Refuge

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$16,737	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$15,6212.8% avg	$11,158~2% avg	$11,158~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,369	$8,369	$8,369
Total cost	$40,727	$23,026	$20,526
You save	—	$13,238	$15,738

Based on the Refuge median home price of $557,900. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Refuge

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $16,737 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

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

AI prepares your home

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.

Close and keep $13,238 more

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