Santa Cruz County, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,250,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Cruz County has 501 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,250,000, typically selling in about 78 days.
Santa Cruz County Market Analysis
Santa Cruz County currently shows a median list price of $1.3M. There are 501 homes currently listed for sale in Santa Cruz County.
One bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $614,250, while six bedroom homes top the range at $2.7M. The median price has held roughly steady over the last six months, at $1.1M as of July.
Santa Cruz County Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 78 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
$1.25M
↑ 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
4.6 months of supply
Balanced Supply501 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 ~78 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 $344K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$537K)
Price Reductions
231 listings have reduced their price
46% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.7% (~$109K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Cruz County, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Cruz County, CA?
The median list price in Santa Cruz County is $1,250,000 as of August 2026, based on 501 active listings.
Is Santa Cruz County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Cruz County currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 4.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Cruz County?
The average home currently for sale in Santa Cruz County has been on the market for 78 days.
Are home prices in Santa Cruz County going up or down?
The median sale price in Santa Cruz County is up about 4.7% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz County, CA?
There are 501 homes for sale in Santa Cruz County right now, including 35 listed within the last week.