9 homes in Goleta

Goleta is a city in southern Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in 2002, after a long period as the largest unincorporated populated area in the county. As of the 2000 census, the census-designated place (CDP) had a total population of 55,204. A significant portion of the census territory of 2000 was not included in the city. The population of Goleta was 32,690 at the 2020 census. It is known for being close to the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Goleta is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking comfortable living in California.
Today, Goleta has 9 homes for sale at a median price of $2,000,000, typically selling in about 112 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$726K
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.5 months of supply
Balanced Market9 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~112 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales have slowed 350% compared to 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Goleta
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
12,135 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $3.8M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$8.2M)
Price Reductions
2 listings have reduced their price
22% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.1% (~$242K)
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