The market
The St Ives property market
Over the last 12 months, 546 homes sold across St Ives’s 2 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £365,000. That’s up 1.4% on the year before. Detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£365,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£401,333
Average sold price
last 12 months
546
Homes sold
last 12 months
+1.4%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in St Ives |
Sales |
Median price |
| Detached |
201 |
£520,000 |
| Semi-detached |
145 |
£345,000 |
| Terraced |
138 |
£285,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
47 |
£191,000 |
| Other |
15 |
£444,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for CB24, PE27. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in St Ives
Choosing the right estate agent in St Ives can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. St Ives has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the 2 postcode districts that make up the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in St Ives on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of
estate agent fees in St Ives,
from 1.9% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.
Looking for ranked picks? Our
best estate agents in St Ives for 2026
guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee,
listing activity and local standing.
St Ives Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to sell a house in St Ives?
Spring (March–May) and early autumn (September–October) are traditionally the strongest months for selling in St Ives, with more active buyers and longer viewing daylight. That said, a well-priced home with the right agent will sell year-round. Find the best-performing agents in St Ives today. best St Ives agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in St Ives?
If you sell your St Ives home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most St Ives agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee St Ives agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee St Ives agents.
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in St Ives?
In St Ives, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most St Ives sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare St Ives agents.
Can you haggle with estate agents in St Ives?
Yes, estate agent fees in St Ives are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current St Ives rates sit between 1.9% to 2.3% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each St Ives agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later, effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare St Ives agent fees.