507 homes in Santa Cruz County
Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
About Santa Cruz County Real Estate
Santa Cruz County spans many cities and communities across California. There are currently 507 homes for sale county-wide, with a median list price of $1.26M.
Santa Cruz County Market Pulse
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Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 77 days to sell, and 46% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. At the same time, selling times have improved 44% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$1.26M
↑ 5% 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
4.7 months of supply
Balanced Supply507 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~77 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. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 44% over the last six months.
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.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $534K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$825K)
Price Reductions
232 listings have reduced their price
46% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.8% (~$111K)
Frequently Asked Questions about Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz County, CA
How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz County, CA?
There are currently 507 homes for sale in Santa Cruz County, ranging from $160,000 to $11,900,000. 43 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Santa Cruz County?
The median list price in Santa Cruz County is $1,260,000. Price per square foot averages $839. Prices are up 4.7% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Cruz County?
Homes in Santa Cruz County currently average 77 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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