Scotts Valley, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,375,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Scotts Valley has 40 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,375,000, typically selling in about 56 days.
Scotts Valley Market Analysis
The median list price in Scotts Valley, CA is $1.4M. Current inventory stands at 40 active listings. 11 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $712,000 for two bedroom homes and $2.2M at the four bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 75.0%, with townhomes accounting for another 15.0%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.9M to $1.7M, down about 8.6%. Median pricing works out to $673 per square foot.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 27 days. Addresses here carry the 95066 ZIP code.
Scotts Valley Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 7% over the last six months, yet 48% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 56 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.38M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.4 months of supply
Balanced Supply40 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 ~56 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 33% 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 Scotts Valley
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
73%
Homeowners
27%
Renters
Homeownership is 17.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
5,008 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $414K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$742K)
Price Reductions
19 listings have reduced their price
48% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.8% (~$107K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Scotts Valley, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Scotts Valley, CA?
The median list price in Scotts Valley is $1,375,000 as of August 2026, based on 40 active listings.
Is Scotts Valley a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Scotts Valley currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 4.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Scotts Valley?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 27 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 56 days.
How many homes are for sale in Scotts Valley, CA?
There are 40 homes for sale in Scotts Valley right now, including 1 listed within the last week.