Santa Cruz Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Cruz, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 56
- Median Sale Price: $1,315,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,306,769
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $878
- Average Days on Market: 76
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Santa Cruz moved 7.3% up (from $1,225,000 to $1,315,000). The number of homes sold was 24.3% down compared to the prior month (74 vs. 56). Average days on market shifted 2.6% down (78 days to 76 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 6.7% down (from $1,409,500 to $1,315,000). Sales volume is 17.6% down year-over-year.
Santa Cruz Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95060 | 27 | $1,350,000 | $947 | 93 |
| 95062 | 25 | $1,300,000 | $854 | 61 |
| 95065 | 4 | $1,141,072 | $593 | 74 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 33 | $1,520,000 | $1,025 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $782,750 | $700 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $170,000 | $331 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $1,700,000 | $768 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $1,021,000 | $865 |
| LAND | 2 | $277,000 | N/A |
| CONDO | 2 | $650,000 | $651 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 45 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 259 active listings in Santa Cruz with a median asking price of $1,259,000 and an average of 87 days on market.
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