Aptos Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Aptos, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 19
Median Sale Price: $1,375,000
Average Sale Price: $1,531,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $805
Average Days on Market: 86
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.9%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Aptos moved 25.1% up (from $1,099,000 to $1,375,000). The number of homes sold was 72.7% up compared to the prior month (11 vs. 19). Average days on market shifted 10.3% up (78 days to 86 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 7.3% up (from $1,281,000 to $1,375,000). Sales volume is 34.5% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Aptos is showing some interesting mixed signals this March. On the surface, things look brisk—sales volume jumped nearly 73 percent month-over-month, and the median price spiked 25 percent to $1.375 million. That kind of activity suggests renewed buyer interest, likely driven by spring seasonality and possible shifts in buyer psychology as we head into the second quarter. The fact that homes are selling at 96.9 percent of asking price indicates sellers still have decent negotiating power in this price range.

However, the year-over-year picture tells a different story. Sales are down 34.5 percent compared to March 2025, suggesting this month's bump is more about seasonal rebound than genuine market strength. Additionally, homes are lingering slightly longer on the market—86 days compared to 78 last month—which hints that even in this desirable coastal community, buyer appetite isn't infinite. With 107 active listings and a median asking price of $1.25 million, there's healthy inventory for this market.

The takeaway? Aptos is experiencing a normal spring thaw after winter doldrums, but underlying demand appears softer than a year ago. Sellers shouldn't expect the frenzy of past cycles, and buyers have room to be selective.

Aptos Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95003	19	$1,375,000	$805	86

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	15	$1,525,000	$797
CONDOS	4	$1,049,000	$834

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$500K - $749K	1
$750K+	18

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 107 active listings in Aptos with a median asking price of $1,250,000 and an average of 79 days on market.

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