Big Sur, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$3,995,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Big Sur has 12 homes for sale at a median list price of $3,995,000, typically selling in about 117 days.
Big Sur Market Analysis
Homes in Big Sur, CA carry a median list price of $4M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $2,099. The median price moved from $4.8M in August 2025 to $7.5M in July 2026, a 56.3% increase over four months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 411 days. That longer timeline gives buyers some leverage in negotiations. Right now 12 homes are on the market in Big Sur, CA. 3 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Four bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $7.8M, with three bedroom homes starting the range at $3.1M. Single family homes account for essentially all of the current inventory. Addresses here carry the 93920 ZIP code.
Big Sur Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 117 days to sell, and sales volume is down 50% versus six months ago. At the same time, 58% of current listings are under 30 days old, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$4.00M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 58% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $666K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$6.8M)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 16.4% (~$655K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Big Sur, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Big Sur, CA?
The median list price in Big Sur is $3,995,000 as of August 2026, based on 12 active listings.
Is Big Sur a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Big Sur currently reads as a strong buyer's market.
How fast do homes sell in Big Sur?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 411 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 117 days.
How many homes are for sale in Big Sur, CA?
There are 12 homes for sale in Big Sur right now.