Alta Mesa · Santa Barbara, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara?
The median home in Alta Mesa sells for $2,428,000 with prices up 20% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $69,341.
Alta Mesa Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
61/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$2,428,000
+20%Days on Market
45
Price per Sq Ft
$1272
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.93%
Homes Sold
12
Sold Above List
33.33%
Pending in 2 Weeks
36.36%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Alta Mesa?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value
$2,428,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$72,840
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Alta Mesa
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $72,840 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $67,9842.8% avg | $48,560~2% avg | $48,560~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $36,420 | $36,420 | $36,420 |
| Total cost | $177,244 | $88,479 | $85,979 |
| You save | — | $69,341 | $71,841 |
Based on the Alta Mesa median home price of $2,428,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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