Westlake · Santa Cruz, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Westlake, Santa Cruz?
The median home in Westlake sells for $822,500 with prices down 35% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $21,176.
Westlake Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
51/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$822,500
-35%Days on Market
51
Price per Sq Ft
$935
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.65%
Homes Sold
4
Pending in 2 Weeks
40%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Westlake?
That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value
$822,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$24,675
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Westlake
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $24,675 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $23,0302.8% avg | $16,450~2% avg | $16,450~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $12,338 | $12,338 | $12,338 |
| Total cost | $60,043 | $32,287 | $29,787 |
| You save | — | $21,176 | $23,676 |
Based on the Westlake median home price of $822,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Westlake
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $24,675 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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