49 homes in near ORCHARD SCHOOL
Homes for Sale near ORCHARD SCHOOL
APTOS, CA
About Homes near ORCHARD SCHOOL
About APTOS: ORCHARD SCHOOL is located in APTOS. Aptos is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The town is made up of several small villages, which together form Aptos: Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Aptos Village, Cabrillo, Seacliff, Rio del Mar, and Seascape. As of the 2020 census, Aptos had a population of 6,664.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of ORCHARD SCHOOL in APTOS. The area around the school has 52 active listings.
ORCHARD SCHOOL Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. Sale prices have eased 17% over the last six months, though they remain 8% above a year ago, and the typical home takes about 64 days to sell. At the same time, selling times have improved 52% versus six months ago, and sales volume is up 32% 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
$1.35M
↑ 8% 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
4.7 months of supply
Balanced Supply52 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 ~64 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 52% over the last six months.
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 ORCHARD SCHOOL Area
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
70%
Homeowners
30%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
2,382 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $334K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
25 listings have reduced their price
48% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.1% (~$110K)
ORCHARD SCHOOL Area Market Overview
Homes in the ORCHARD SCHOOL area carry a median list price of $1.4M. That sits close to the overall APTOS figure. The median price moved from $1.1M in February to $1.2M in July, a 7.8% increase over six months. Right now 52 homes are on the market in the ORCHARD SCHOOL area. Listings on this page are selected by distance to ORCHARD SCHOOL, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near ORCHARD SCHOOL
How many homes are for sale in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area, CA?
There are currently 52 homes for sale in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area, ranging from $390,000 to $5,199,000. 3 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area?
The median list price in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area is $1,350,000. Price per square foot averages $914. Prices are up 7.9% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area?
Homes in ORCHARD SCHOOL Area currently average 64 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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