Valley Junction · West Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Valley Junction, West Des Moines?
The median home in Valley Junction sells for $181,000 with prices down 21% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $1,931.
Valley Junction Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
54/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$181,000
-21%Days on Market
36.5
Price per Sq Ft
$168
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.75%
Homes Sold
7
Sold Above List
28.57%
Pending in 2 Weeks
57.14%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Valley Junction?
That covers your moving costs — save 1.1% of your home value
$181,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$5,430
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Valley Junction
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $5,430 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $5,0682.8% avg | $3,620~2% avg | $3,620~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $2,715 | $2,715 | $2,715 |
| Total cost | $13,213 | $9,834 | $7,334 |
| You save | — | $1,931 | $4,431 |
Based on the Valley Junction median home price of $181,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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