Carpinteria, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$14,800,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Carpinteria has 16 homes for sale at a median list price of $14,800,000, typically selling in about 118 days.
Carpinteria Market Analysis
Buyers in Carpinteria, CA are looking at a median list price of $14.8M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $1,866. Since February, the median price has moved down about 53.2% to $1.6M as of July.
It takes about 9 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Carpinteria, CA has 16 active listings on the market right now. 3 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $4.8M median for five bedroom homes to $34.5M for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 87.5% of the mix. Addresses here carry the 93013 ZIP code.
Carpinteria Rental Market
Renters in Carpinteria, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $27,000. Since August 2025, the median rent has moved down about 72.5% to $2,695 as of January 2026. Carpinteria, CA has 8 active rental listings on the market right now.
Carpinteria Market Pulse
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Buyers hold the edge right now. 8.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and the typical home takes about 118 days to sell. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$14.80M
↑ 4% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
8.0 months of supply
Ample Supply16 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~118 days.
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 larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Carpinteria
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
59%
Homeowners
41%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
5,111 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $63K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$24.5M)
Price Reductions
8 listings have reduced their price
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 14.3% (~$2116K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Carpinteria, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Carpinteria, CA?
The median list price in Carpinteria is $14,800,000 as of August 2026, based on 16 active listings.
Is Carpinteria a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Carpinteria currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 8.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Carpinteria?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 9 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 118 days.
Are home prices in Carpinteria going up or down?
The median sale price in Carpinteria is up about 3.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Carpinteria, CA?
There are 16 homes for sale in Carpinteria right now, including 1 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Carpinteria?
The median asking rent in Carpinteria is $27,000 per month, across 8 active rental listings.