Santa Paula Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 20
Median Sale Price: $721,000
Average Sale Price: $647,025
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $396
Average Days on Market: 89
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.6%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Santa Paula moved 11.6% up (from $646,000 to $721,000). The number of homes sold was 42.9% up compared to the prior month (14 vs. 20). Average days on market shifted 17.6% down (108 days to 89 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 1.0% down (from $727,969 to $721,000). Sales volume is 4.8% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Santa Paula's housing market is showing some encouraging spring momentum after a sluggish winter. March saw sales jump nearly 43 percent from February, with 20 homes changing hands—a sign that the typical seasonal uptick is underway. More tellingly, homes are spending roughly three weeks less on the market than they were a month ago, suggesting buyers are actually showing up and making decisions faster. The sale-to-list ratio of 98.6 percent indicates sellers aren't overpricing their homes, which keeps properties competitive and realistic.

However, the year-over-year picture tells a different story. Despite the monthly boost, sales are still down nearly 5 percent compared to March 2025, and the median price is essentially flat with just a 1 percent decline. This suggests Santa Paula hasn't fully recovered its momentum from last year, even as the spring market attempts to gain traction. With 119 active listings on the market—up from the 20 that sold—inventory remains fairly healthy, which could pressure prices if buyer interest doesn't sustain.

For buyers, the timing might be favorable. Less competition on homes and realistic pricing make March a potential sweet spot before the spring market heats up further. Sellers should act sooner rather than later if they're considering listing.

Santa Paula Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
93060	20	$721,000	$396	89

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	15	$749,000	$473
MOBILE	5	$265,000	$180

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$100K - $199K	2
$200K - $299K	2
$300K - $399K	1
$400K - $499K	1
$500K - $749K	7
$750K+	7

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 119 active listings in Santa Paula with a median asking price of $829,900 and an average of 78 days on market.

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