Cayucos Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 3
Median Sale Price: $86,000
Average Sale Price: $432,167
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $613
Average Days on Market: 130
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Cayucos moved 92.1% down (from $1,083,750 to $86,000). The number of homes sold was 70.0% down compared to the prior month (10 vs. 3). Average days on market shifted 15.6% down (154 days to 130 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 93.1% down (from $1,250,000 to $86,000). Sales volume is 40.0% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Cayucos is experiencing a dramatic slowdown that goes well beyond normal seasonal patterns. The median sale price has collapsed nearly 93 percent year-over-year, dropping from $1.25 million to just $86,000, while sales volume fell 40 percent. The March data is particularly striking because only three homes sold, and the extreme gap between the median ($86,000) and average ($432,167) suggests at least one distressed or unusual property sale is skewing the averages. This isn't a typical spring market recovery.

What's really telling is the inventory picture. There are 48 active listings languishing for an average of 222 days—nearly seven months—with a median asking price still hovering around $1.24 million. Buyers and sellers are severely misaligned on pricing expectations. The fact that homes that did sell matched their list price suggests those few transactions were realistic deals, but there's little momentum. Cayucos appears to be stuck between a seller's market mentality and buyer hesitation, likely driven by persistent interest rates that remain elevated by historical standards.

For anyone considering selling here, the message is clear: pricing aggressively matters right now. The long DOM and inventory buildup suggest patience will be essential, and realistic expectations about current market values are crucial for actually moving property.

Cayucos Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
93430	3	$86,000	$613	130

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	2	$643,000	$613
LAND	1	$10,500	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
Under $100K	2
$750K+	1

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 48 active listings in Cayucos with a median asking price of $1,244,500 and an average of 222 days on market.

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