Lower Riviera · Santa Barbara, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara?
The median home in Lower Riviera sells for $2,737,500 with prices up 29% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $78,626.
Lower Riviera Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
55/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$2,737,500
+29%Days on Market
72
Price per Sq Ft
$1510
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.4%
Homes Sold
6
Pending in 2 Weeks
40%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Lower Riviera?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value
$2,737,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$82,125
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Lower Riviera
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $82,125 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $76,6502.8% avg | $54,750~2% avg | $54,750~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $41,063 | $41,063 | $41,063 |
| Total cost | $199,838 | $99,312 | $96,812 |
| You save | — | $78,626 | $81,126 |
Based on the Lower Riviera median home price of $2,737,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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