Santa Maria Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Maria, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 42
- Median Sale Price: $707,500
- Average Sale Price: $751,188
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $428
- Average Days on Market: 57
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Santa Maria moved 11.4% up (from $635,000 to $707,500). The number of homes sold was 32.3% down compared to the prior month (62 vs. 42). Average days on market shifted 14.9% down (67 days to 57 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 13.7% up (from $622,500 to $707,500). Sales volume is 44.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Maria's real estate market is sending mixed signals this April. The good news for sellers is strong pricing power—homes are selling at full asking price, and the median has climbed nearly 12 percent from March and 13.7 percent year-over-year. That's meaningful appreciation. But there's a catch: sales volume has collapsed, dropping 32 percent month-over-month and 44.7 percent compared to April 2025. Fewer homes are actually moving, which suggests buyers are either priced out or hesitant despite the spring season when activity typically picks up.
The market appears to be consolidating at higher prices rather than expanding. Homes are sitting slightly longer now, averaging 57 days on market, and the 263 active listings—many asking $630,000 median—aren't generating the transaction volume sellers might hope for. This imbalance hints that prices may have outpaced buyer demand faster than the market can absorb. With interest rates still challenging affordability in the Central Coast region, and fewer qualified buyers competing, we're likely seeing a gradual shift toward a more balanced market. Sellers should temper expectations: strong per-unit prices don't guarantee quick sales in a slower environment.
Santa Maria Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93455 | 22 | $746,750 | $417 | 57 |
| 93454 | 11 | $642,500 | $466 | 61 |
| 93458 | 9 | $700,000 | $414 | 53 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 31 | $725,000 | $451 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $250,000 | $282 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $449,000 | $379 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,262,500 | N/A |
| LAND | 1 | $725,000 | N/A |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $505,000 | $297 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 21 |
| $750K+ | 16 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 263 active listings in Santa Maria with a median asking price of $630,000 and an average of 90 days on market.
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