50 homes in near Santa Barbara County ROP-North
Santa Maria, CA

About Santa Maria: Santa Barbara County ROP-North is located in Santa Maria. Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Its population was 109,707 at the 2020 census. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria–style barbecue.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Santa Barbara County ROP-North in Santa Maria. The area around the school has 50 active listings.
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 17% over the last six months and 22% over the past year, yet 60% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$849K
↑ 22% 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
2.8 months of supply
Tight Supply50 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.8 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~49 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 39% 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 52% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Barbara County ROP-North Area
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
29,092 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $490K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 5 → 9 bedrooms (+$1.0M)
Price Reductions
30 listings have reduced their price
60% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.2% (~$44K)
Santa Barbara County ROP-North is part of the Santa Barbara County ROP district. Homes in the Santa Barbara County ROP-North area carry a median list price of $849,000. Compared with Santa Maria overall, that is an 8.2% premium. The median price moved from $721,000 in February to $770,500 in July, a 6.9% increase over six months. Right now 50 homes are on the market in the Santa Barbara County ROP-North area. The homes shown here are near Santa Barbara County ROP-North rather than confirmed within an attendance zone, so verify enrollment eligibility with the district.
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There are currently 50 homes for sale in Santa Barbara County ROP-North Area, ranging from $415,900 to $2,499,000. 7 of them hit the market within the last week.
The median list price in Santa Barbara County ROP-North Area is $849,000. Price per square foot averages $449. Prices are up 21.9% compared to a year ago.
Homes in Santa Barbara County ROP-North Area currently average 49 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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