Old Palo Alto · Palo Alto, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto?
The median home in Old Palo Alto sells for $8,600,000 with prices up 48% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $254,501.
Old Palo Alto Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
60/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$8,600,000
+48%Days on Market
42.5
Price per Sq Ft
$2195
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.97%
Homes Sold
5
Sold Above List
20%
Pending in 2 Weeks
40%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Old Palo Alto?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 3.0% of your home value
$8,600,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$258,000
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Old Palo Alto
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $258,000 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $240,8002.8% avg | $172,000~2% avg | $172,000~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 |
| Total cost | $627,800 | $304,499 | $301,999 |
| You save | — | $254,501 | $257,001 |
Based on the Old Palo Alto median home price of $8,600,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Old Palo Alto
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $258,000 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Close and keep $254,501 more
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