Santa Clarita Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Clarita, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 47
- Median Sale Price: $835,000
- Average Sale Price: $798,488
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $437
- Average Days on Market: 82
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Santa Clarita moved 1.2% down (from $845,000 to $835,000). The number of homes sold was 51.6% up compared to the prior month (31 vs. 47). Average days on market shifted 5.1% up (78 days to 82 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.0% down (from $835,000 to $835,000). Sales volume is 104.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Clarita's May market is sending mixed signals as spring activity picks up. The spike in sales volume to 47 homes looks dramatic compared to April, but that's likely due to improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge—the year-over-year comparison tells the real story, showing genuine momentum with sales roughly doubling from last May. What's more telling is price stability: the median has held steady at $835,000 compared to a year ago, suggesting the market has found a floor after earlier softness. The 99% sale-to-list ratio indicates strong buyer-seller alignment, though homes are sitting slightly longer on the market at 82 days, up from 78 last month.
The inventory picture reveals some tension. With 296 active listings at a median asking price of $899,000, there's meaningful selection for buyers, yet that $64,000 gap between active listings and actual sales suggests the market is still calibrating. Single-family homes dominate the sales mix at 72%, reflecting Santa Clarita's character. The slight month-to-month price dip and creeping days-on-market suggest late spring seasonality is moderating the earlier momentum. For sellers, conditions remain favorable with near-asking-price sales, but patience is increasingly rewarded over urgency.
Santa Clarita Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91350 | 23 | $770,000 | $396 | 86 |
| 91390 | 22 | $935,000 | $486 | 77 |
| 91351 | 1 | $320,000 | $183 | 160 |
| 91354 | 1 | $1,165,000 | $556 | 30 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 34 | $899,500 | $467 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $485,000 | $456 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $215,000 | $202 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $585,000 | $400 |
| CONDO | 1 | $330,000 | $396 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 30 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 296 active listings in Santa Clarita with a median asking price of $899,000 and an average of 44 days on market.
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