Santa Cruz, CA Housing Market & Real Estate

Strong seller's market+13.1% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Santa Cruz, CA is $1.32M, up 13.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 19 days with 37 active listings. The market is currently a strong seller's market.

$1.32Mmedian sale price

Homes sold

28

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

19

Fast-moving

Active listings

37

1.3 months supply

Sale-to-list

100.9%

Above asking

Santa Cruz, CA market data

Current housing market statistics for Santa Cruz, CA
MetricValue
Median sale price$1.32M
Median list price$1.34M
Year-over-year price change+13.1%
Average days on market19 days
Active inventory37 listings
Months of supply1.3 months
Sale-to-list price ratio100.9%
Market conditionStrong seller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Santa Cruz housing market is currently classified as a strong seller's market with a median sale price of $1.32M. Prices have risen 13.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 19 days on market, indicating 1.3 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Santa Cruz

There are currently 37 homes listed for sale in Santa Cruz, California. The median listing price is $1.3M. Featured listings range from $75,000 to $2,895,000.

2 bedroom mobile home for sale at 2395 Delaware Ave Spc 149 Santa Cruz - $75,000
$75,000

2395 Delaware Ave Spc 149

Santa Cruz, CA

2 bd2 ba1,240 sqft
Mobile home
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 710 Freeman Ct Santa Cruz - $899,000
$899,000

710 Freeman Ct

Santa Cruz, CA

2 bd2 ba1,104 sqft
Townhouse
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 117 Gault St Unit B Santa Cruz - $924,500
$924,500

117 Gault St Unit B

Santa Cruz, CA

2 bd2 ba1,125 sqft
Townhouse958 sqft lot
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2 bedroom house for sale at 46 Beulah Dr Santa Cruz - $949,000
$949,000

46 Beulah Dr

Santa Cruz, CA

2 bd1 ba920 sqft
House3,006 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 328 Main St Apt 13 Santa Cruz - $949,000
$949,000

328 Main St Apt 13

Santa Cruz, CA

2 bd1 ba1,200 sqft
Condo18,774 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 228 Auburn Ave Santa Cruz - $1,595,000
$1,595,000

228 Auburn Ave

Santa Cruz, CA

4 bd2 ba2,052 sqft
House5,009 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 130 Otis St Santa Cruz - $1,599,000
$1,599,000

130 Otis St

Santa Cruz, CA

3 bd3 ba1,817 sqft
House5,314 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 107 Las Ondas Ct Santa Cruz - $1,599,000
$1,599,000

107 Las Ondas Ct

Santa Cruz, CA

3 bd2 ba1,614 sqft
House5,445 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 233 Van Ness Ave Santa Cruz - $1,880,000
$1,880,000

233 Van Ness Ave

Santa Cruz, CA

4 bd3 ba2,309 sqft
House12,415 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 126 Frederick St Santa Cruz - $2,400,000
$2,400,000

126 Frederick St

Santa Cruz, CA

3 bd2 ba2,500 sqft
House5,053 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 1100 Graham Hill Rd Santa Cruz - $2,650,000
$2,650,000

1100 Graham Hill Rd

Santa Cruz, CA

3 bd3 ba1,951 sqft
House18,077 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 234 Plateau Ave Santa Cruz - $2,895,000
$2,895,000

234 Plateau Ave

Santa Cruz, CA

4 bd3 ba2,600 sqft
House6,200 sqft lot
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Active listings

37

Homes on market

Median list price

$1.3M

Avg. days on market

19

Days until sale

New this week

19

Newly listed

Price drops:27.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:100.9%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Santa Cruz?

The median home sale price in Santa Cruz is $1.32M, up 13.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Santa Cruz?

Homes typically spend 19 days on market before going under contract.

Is Santa Cruz a buyer's or seller's market?

With 1.3 months of supply, Santa Cruz is currently a strong seller's market.

How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz?

There are currently 37 homes listed for sale in Santa Cruz, CA.

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