Santa Cruz Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Cruz, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 89
- Median Sale Price: $1,250,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,430,249
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $887
- Average Days on Market: 67
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Santa Cruz moved 3.8% down (from $1,299,000 to $1,250,000). The number of homes sold was 29.0% up compared to the prior month (69 vs. 89). Average days on market shifted 21.8% up (55 days to 67 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 1.2% down (from $1,265,000 to $1,250,000). Sales volume is 0.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Cruz's housing market is showing resilience this June, despite some underlying softness beneath the surface. While sales volume jumped 29 percent from May, that uptick likely reflects improved data collection rather than genuine demand surge. What's more telling is the median price decline of 3.8 percent month-over-month, landing at $1.25 million. This suggests buyers are finding more negotiating power, and sellers may be adjusting expectations. The fact that homes are still selling at full list price (100 percent ratio) is noteworthy, but homes are lingering longer on the market—67 days versus 55 days last month—indicating less urgency overall.
Year-over-year metrics paint a stable, if slightly tired, picture. Median prices have barely budged, down just 1.2 percent from June 2025, while sales volume remains flat. The real story here is the growing inventory: 235 active listings with sellers asking $1.38 million on average, yet many waiting 89 days to find a buyer. Summer seasonality should normally boost activity, but this market feels more balanced than hot. For buyers, this is relatively favorable—less competition and more time to make decisions. For sellers, pricing strategically matters more than ever.
Santa Cruz Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95060 | 42 | $1,100,000 | $857 | 84 |
| 95062 | 39 | $1,350,000 | $962 | 46 |
| 95065 | 7 | $1,454,131 | $717 | 102 |
| 95064 | 1 | $383,000 | $372 | N/A |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 52 | $1,747,500 | $1,051 |
| TOWNHOMES | 14 | $850,000 | $736 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $830,000 | $714 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $410,000 | $303 |
| CONDO | 3 | $620,000 | $454 |
| LAND | 3 | $375,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,557,500 | $845 |
| OTHER | 1 | $2,518,000 | $397 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
| $750K+ | 74 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 235 active listings in Santa Cruz with a median asking price of $1,379,000 and an average of 89 days on market.
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