223 homes in Santa Ana
Homes for Sale in Santa Ana, CA
About Santa Ana, CA Real Estate
Santa Ana is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, California, United States. Located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California, the city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census. As of 2023, Santa Ana is the third most populous city in Orange County, the 14th-most populous city in California, and the 65th most populous city in the United States. Santa Ana is a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast.
Santa Ana is the Orange County seat and one of its most diverse cities. Features historic downtown, emerging arts scene, and affordable housing options.
Today, Santa Ana has 223 homes for sale at a median price of $849,900, typically selling in about 54 days. Families here choose from 10 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Santa Ana
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- 10Arroyo Elementaryelementary
- 10Middle College Highhigh school
- 10Panorama Elementaryelementary
- 10Red Hill Elementaryelementary
- 10Tustin Memorial Elementaryelementary
- 9R. F. Hazard Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Santa Ana?
- County seat
- Historic downtown
- Bowers Museum
- More affordable than surrounding OC
Popular Neighborhoods in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 4% over the last six months and 4% over the past year, yet 39% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 54 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$850K
↑ 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
3.7 months of supply
Balanced Supply223 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 ~54 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 12% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 50% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Ana
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
45%
Homeowners
55%
Renters
Homeownership is 10.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
79,691 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,750/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,062/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,363/mo
Santa Ana
A typical home costs about 78% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$246K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $333K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$555K)
Price Reductions
86 listings have reduced their price
39% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$48K)
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