73 homes in near Ark Independent Studies
Homes for Sale near Ark Independent Studies
Santa Cruz, CA
About Homes near Ark Independent Studies
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Ark Independent Studies in Santa Cruz (Topfind School Score: 5/10). The area around the school has 73 active listings.
Ark Independent Studies Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.2 months, roughly in step with demand, yet the typical home takes about 71 days to sell, and 36% 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
$1.40M
↑ 7% 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
3.2 months of supply
Balanced Supply73 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 ~71 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 34% 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 48% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Ark Independent Studies Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
21,669 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $666K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
26 listings have reduced their price
36% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.2% (~$143K)
Ark Independent Studies Area Market Overview
Ark Independent Studies serves students at the high level within the Santa Cruz City High district. The school carries a Topfind School Score of 5. Homes in the Ark Independent Studies area carry a median list price of $1.4M. That runs roughly 12.3% lower than Santa Cruz as a whole. The median price moved from $1M in February to $1.4M in July, a 36.9% increase over six months. Right now 73 homes are on the market in the Ark Independent Studies area. Listings on this page are selected by distance to Ark Independent Studies, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Ark Independent Studies
How many homes are for sale in Ark Independent Studies Area, CA?
There are currently 73 homes for sale in Ark Independent Studies Area, ranging from $235,000 to $6,995,000. 13 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Ark Independent Studies Area?
The median list price in Ark Independent Studies Area is $1,399,000. Price per square foot averages $1001. Prices are up 6.7% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Ark Independent Studies Area?
Homes in Ark Independent Studies Area currently average 71 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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