Santa Barbara Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Barbara, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 109
- Median Sale Price: $1,700,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,455,445
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,183
- Average Days on Market: 69
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Santa Barbara moved 6.8% down (from $1,825,000 to $1,700,000). The number of homes sold was 6.9% up compared to the prior month (102 vs. 109). Average days on market shifted 8.0% down (75 days to 69 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 5.6% down (from $1,800,000 to $1,700,000). Sales volume is 25.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Barbara's housing market is showing signs of steady demand with moderating prices as we head into summer. While home sales volume jumped 25 percent year-over-year, this increase likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine surge in activity. More telling is the median price decline of 5.6 percent compared to last June, settling at $1.7 million. The month-over-month dip of 6.8 percent suggests some seasonal softening, though homes are still moving relatively quickly at 69 days on market and commanding 97.9 percent of list price.
The healthy sale-to-list ratio indicates buyers remain engaged despite higher mortgage rates and price adjustments. Sellers appear realistic about pricing, though the gap between median ($1.7 million) and average sale price ($2.45 million) hints that luxury properties are pulling the market up. The inventory picture is worth watching: 372 active listings with a median asking price near $2.77 million suggests ample choices for buyers, with homes taking roughly three and a half months to sell before closing. This is a balanced market favoring neither buyers nor sellers dramatically, though the downward price momentum may continue as sellers adjust to current conditions.
Santa Barbara Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93101 | 25 | $1,420,000 | $1,033 | 68 |
| 93105 | 18 | $1,622,500 | $1,021 | 89 |
| 93110 | 17 | $2,000,000 | $945 | 79 |
| 93111 | 15 | $1,775,000 | $1,073 | 47 |
| 93109 | 12 | $1,937,500 | $1,528 | 48 |
| 93103 | 11 | $1,325,000 | $1,212 | 58 |
| 93108 | 10 | $6,044,000 | $1,959 | 82 |
| 93117 | 1 | $745,000 | $737 | 91 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 81 | $1,850,000 | $1,246 |
| CONDOS | 14 | $1,168,750 | $995 |
| OTHER | 5 | $1,305,000 | $1,010 |
| CONDO | 3 | $1,000,000 | $1,081 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $340,000 | $318 |
| LAND | 2 | $5,300,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,070,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 101 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 372 active listings in Santa Barbara with a median asking price of $2,772,500 and an average of 106 days on market.
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