Santa Ynez, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$6,950,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Ynez has 18 homes for sale at a median list price of $6,950,000, typically selling in about 197 days.
Santa Ynez Market Analysis
The median list price in Santa Ynez, CA is $7M. Current inventory stands at 18 active listings. No new listings came on the market here in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $3.7M for three bedroom homes and $8.9M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes account for essentially all of the current inventory. February to July saw the median price go from $1.7M to $2M, up about 19.6%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $1,402.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 34 days. Addresses here carry the 93460 ZIP code.
Santa Ynez Rental Market
The median asking rent in Santa Ynez, CA is $45,000. Current inventory stands at 1 active rental listings.
Santa Ynez Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 18.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and the typical home takes about 197 days to sell. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$6.95M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
18.0 months of supply
Ample Supply18 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 ~197 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 Santa Ynez
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
68%
Homeowners
32%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
1,728 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1.1M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$8.8M)
Price Reductions
9 listings have reduced their price
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 22.1% (~$1536K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Ynez, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Ynez, CA?
The median list price in Santa Ynez is $6,950,000 as of August 2026, based on 18 active listings.
Is Santa Ynez a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Ynez currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 18.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Ynez?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 34 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 197 days.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Ynez, CA?
There are 18 homes for sale in Santa Ynez right now.
What is the median rent in Santa Ynez?
The median asking rent in Santa Ynez is $45,000 per month, across 1 active rental listings.