Downtown Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz?
The median home in Downtown Santa Cruz sells for $1,081,500 with prices down 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $28,946.
Downtown Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
52/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$1,081,500
-1%Days on Market
143.5
Price per Sq Ft
$718
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.66%
Homes Sold
4
Pending in 2 Weeks
25%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Downtown Santa Cruz?
That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value
$1,081,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$32,445
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Downtown Santa Cruz
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $32,445 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $30,2822.8% avg | $21,630~2% avg | $21,630~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $16,223 | $16,223 | $16,223 |
| Total cost | $78,950 | $41,352 | $38,852 |
| You save | — | $28,946 | $31,446 |
Based on the Downtown Santa Cruz median home price of $1,081,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Downtown Santa Cruz
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $32,445 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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