The Circles · Santa Cruz, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Circles, Santa Cruz?
The median home in The Circles sells for $1,865,000 with prices up 26% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $52,451.
The Circles Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
64/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$1,865,000
+26%Days on Market
14.5
Price per Sq Ft
$1300
Sale-to-List Ratio
104.19%
Homes Sold
5
Sold Above List
40%
Pending in 2 Weeks
50%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in The Circles?
That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value
$1,865,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$55,950
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in The Circles
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $55,950 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $52,2202.8% avg | $37,300~2% avg | $37,300~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $27,975 | $27,975 | $27,975 |
| Total cost | $136,145 | $68,774 | $66,274 |
| You save | — | $52,451 | $54,951 |
Based on the The Circles median home price of $1,865,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in The Circles
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