Banana Belt · Santa Cruz, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Banana Belt, Santa Cruz?
The median home in Banana Belt sells for $1,270,500 with prices up 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $34,616.
Banana Belt Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
63/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$1,270,500
+1%Days on Market
30
Price per Sq Ft
$659
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.88%
Homes Sold
4
Sold Above List
50%
Pending in 2 Weeks
100%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Banana Belt?
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$1,270,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$38,115
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Banana Belt
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $38,115 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $35,5742.8% avg | $25,410~2% avg | $25,410~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $19,058 | $19,058 | $19,058 |
| Total cost | $92,747 | $47,967 | $45,467 |
| You save | — | $34,616 | $37,116 |
Based on the Banana Belt median home price of $1,270,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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