79 homes in near THE BAY SCHOOL
Homes for Sale near THE BAY SCHOOL
SANTA CRUZ, CA
About Homes near THE BAY SCHOOL
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of THE BAY SCHOOL in SANTA CRUZ. The area around the school has 79 active listings.
THE BAY SCHOOL Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 70 days to sell, and sale prices have eased 7% over the last six months and are 6% below a year ago. At the same time, there is only 2.9 months of supply, and selling times have improved 20% 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
$1.40M
↓ 6% 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
2.9 months of supply
Tight Supply79 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.9 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 ~70 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 20% 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 46% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in THE BAY SCHOOL 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 $1.1M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$2.2M)
Price Reductions
32 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.6% (~$92K)
THE BAY SCHOOL Area Market Overview
Homes in the THE BAY SCHOOL area carry a median list price of $1.4M. That runs roughly 5.5% lower than SANTA CRUZ as a whole. The median price moved from $1.1M in February to $1.4M in July, a 27.5% increase over six months. Right now 79 homes are on the market in the THE BAY SCHOOL area. Listings on this page are selected by distance to THE BAY SCHOOL, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near THE BAY SCHOOL
How many homes are for sale in THE BAY SCHOOL Area, CA?
There are currently 79 homes for sale in THE BAY SCHOOL Area, ranging from $235,000 to $10,999,000. 9 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in THE BAY SCHOOL Area?
The median list price in THE BAY SCHOOL Area is $1,399,000. Price per square foot averages $1105. Prices are down 6.1% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in THE BAY SCHOOL Area?
Homes in THE BAY SCHOOL Area currently average 70 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.