Santa Maria Housing Market Report – January 2026

By Jessica

Here's a look at how the Santa Maria, CA real estate market performed in January 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 29
  • Median Sale Price: $629,000
  • Average Sale Price: $533,621
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $359
  • Average Days on Market: 91
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to December, the median sale price in Santa Maria moved 1.3% down (from $637,500 to $629,000). The number of homes sold was 56.1% down compared to the prior month (66 vs. 29). Average days on market shifted 44.4% up (63 days to 91 days).

Santa Maria Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
93455 14 $615,000 $382 59
93454 9 $629,000 $373 144
93458 6 $628,500 $294 99

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 18 $656,000 $382
MOBILE 5 $350,000 $275
CONDOS 4 $362,499 $361
LAND 1 $290,000 N/A
TOWNHOMES 1 $459,500 $288

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
$100K - $199K 2
$200K - $299K 5
$300K - $399K 1
$400K - $499K 4
$500K - $749K 14
$750K+ 3

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 169 active listings in Santa Maria with a median asking price of $647,000 and an average of 91 days on market.

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