Santa Paula Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Paula, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 14
- Median Sale Price: $731,500
- Average Sale Price: $843,583
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $468
- Average Days on Market: 65
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Santa Paula moved 1.5% up (from $721,000 to $731,500). The number of homes sold was 30.0% down compared to the prior month (20 vs. 14). Average days on market shifted 27.0% down (89 days to 65 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 2.3% up (from $715,000 to $731,500). Sales volume is 48.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Paula's housing market is showing some interesting mixed signals this April. While median prices have ticked up modestly by 1.5% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year, the real story is the significant slowdown in buyer activity. Sales dropped 30% from March and nearly 50% compared to last year, suggesting that fewer people are actually pulling the trigger on purchases despite relatively stable pricing. The silver lining is that homes are selling faster—average days on market fell from 89 to 65 days—and sellers are still getting nearly full asking price at 99.2%, indicating properties that do list remain competitive.
The surge in active listings to 131 units tells us supply has ramped up considerably, which could explain both the faster sales velocity for listed homes and the overall volume decline. More inventory gives buyers options, potentially slowing the pace of overall transactions as they become more selective. With buyers still negotiating from a position of strength and homes spending just over two months on the market, Santa Paula remains a relatively balanced market for now. However, the year-over-year sales decline suggests the spring season isn't igniting the typical seasonal surge we'd normally expect, possibly reflecting broader hesitation about mortgage rates or regional economic uncertainty.
Santa Paula Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93060 | 14 | $731,500 | $468 | 65 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 10 | $775,000 | $497 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $507,500 | $459 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $263,000 | $203 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
| $750K+ | 6 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 131 active listings in Santa Paula with a median asking price of $859,990 and an average of 70 days on market.
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