Santa Barbara Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Barbara, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 106
- Median Sale Price: $1,759,500
- Average Sale Price: $2,471,612
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,210
- Average Days on Market: 74
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Santa Barbara moved 0.5% up (from $1,750,000 to $1,759,500). The number of homes sold was 2.9% up compared to the prior month (103 vs. 106). Average days on market shifted 7.5% down (80 days to 74 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 8.0% down (from $1,912,500 to $1,759,500). Sales volume is 8.2% up year-over-year.
Santa Barbara Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93105 | 22 | $2,088,250 | $1,130 | 49 |
| 93111 | 20 | $1,577,500 | $928 | 57 |
| 93103 | 19 | $1,551,000 | $1,229 | 76 |
| 93101 | 18 | $1,686,382 | $1,267 | 85 |
| 93110 | 14 | $1,459,000 | $880 | 72 |
| 93108 | 10 | $4,953,732 | $2,103 | 162 |
| 93109 | 3 | $2,035,000 | $1,581 | 38 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 73 | $1,950,000 | $1,324 |
| CONDOS | 18 | $1,623,000 | $1,056 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $410,940 | $423 |
| OTHER | 4 | $1,006,750 | $376 |
| CONDO | 2 | $1,007,500 | $856 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,460,000 | $1,157 |
| LAND | 2 | $4,350,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 98 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 409 active listings in Santa Barbara with a median asking price of $2,850,000 and an average of 107 days on market.
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