Santa Maria Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Maria, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 68
- Median Sale Price: $671,250
- Average Sale Price: $722,095
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $415
- Average Days on Market: 55
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Santa Maria moved 2.7% down (from $690,000 to $671,250). The number of homes sold was 17.2% up compared to the prior month (58 vs. 68). Average days on market shifted 8.3% down (60 days to 55 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 6.6% up (from $629,500 to $671,250). Sales volume is 6.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Maria's housing market is showing mixed signals heading into summer. While sales volume jumped 17 percent month-over-month to 68 homes, this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge. The more telling indicator is that homes are selling slightly faster—down to 55 days on market from 60—and sellers are holding their ground with a 101.2 percent sale-to-list ratio, meaning homes are still fetching asking price or better. However, the month-over-month median price dip of 2.7 percent suggests some seasonal softening, which is typical as we enter late spring.
The year-over-year picture looks healthier, with median prices up 6.6 percent since May 2025 and steady volume gains. The active inventory of 295 listings with a median ask of $599,000 provides decent selection but hints at a balanced market—not tight enough to fuel bidding wars, but not oversupplied either. At $415 per square foot, Santa Maria remains relatively affordable compared to coastal California markets. The gap between active list prices and actual sale prices suggests buyers still have some negotiating power, making this a reasonable time to buy before summer competition intensifies.
Santa Maria Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93455 | 39 | $745,000 | $416 | 59 |
| 93454 | 18 | $642,500 | $392 | 39 |
| 93458 | 11 | $625,000 | $447 | 64 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 51 | $725,000 | $441 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $469,000 | $363 |
| CONDO | 3 | $309,500 | $324 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $179,000 | $167 |
| OTHER | 3 | $470,000 | $355 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $395,000 | $385 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 30 |
| $750K+ | 23 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 295 active listings in Santa Maria with a median asking price of $599,000 and an average of 90 days on market.
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