Buellton Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Buellton, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 2
- Median Sale Price: $1,132,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,132,500
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $921
- Average Days on Market: 332
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Buellton moved 29.8% up (from $872,661 to $1,132,500). The number of homes sold was 33.3% down compared to the prior month (3 vs. 2). Average days on market shifted 186.2% up (116 days to 332 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 41.1% up (from $802,500 to $1,132,500). Sales volume is 75.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Buellton's housing market is sending some mixed signals this April. While the median sale price jumped nearly 30 percent month-over-month to $1.13 million, that headline number masks a deeper slowdown: only two homes sold, down from three in March. What's really telling is that homes are lingering on the market for an average of 332 days—nearly a year. That's a dramatic jump from the 116-day average just last month, suggesting these sales may have been long-simmering deals that finally closed rather than evidence of brisk spring activity.
The year-over-year picture is even more concerning, with sales volume down 75 percent compared to April 2025. This aligns with broader Santa Barbara County trends, where higher interest rates and inventory constraints have cooled buyer enthusiasm. The silver lining is modest: homes are still fetching 97.4 percent of asking price, indicating that when buyers do materialize, they're reasonably motivated.
The real puzzle is the 38 active listings sitting on the market with an average of 223 days—far longer than the sold properties. This suggests either overpriced inventory or simply that Buellton's small, seasonal market isn't attracting enough buyers to clear stock efficiently. Sellers here should be realistic about pricing and timeline.
Buellton Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93427 | 2 | $1,132,500 | $921 | 332 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 2 | $1,132,500 | $921 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 38 active listings in Buellton with a median asking price of $949,000 and an average of 223 days on market.
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