Mission Hill · Santa Cruz, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Mission Hill, Santa Cruz?
The median home in Mission Hill sells for $1,275,000 with prices down 33% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $34,751.
Mission Hill Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Emerging
26/100A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.
Median Sale Price
$1,275,000
-33%Days on Market
90
Price per Sq Ft
$798
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.97%
Homes Sold
7
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Mission Hill?
That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value
$1,275,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$38,250
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Mission Hill
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $38,250 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $35,7002.8% avg | $25,500~2% avg | $25,500~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $19,125 | $19,125 | $19,125 |
| Total cost | $93,075 | $48,124 | $45,624 |
| You save | — | $34,751 | $37,251 |
Based on the Mission Hill median home price of $1,275,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Mission Hill
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $38,250 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.
Close and keep $34,751 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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