Santa Ynez Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Ynez, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 4
- Median Sale Price: $1,183,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,163,000
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $722
- Average Days on Market: 46
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Santa Ynez moved 51.7% down (from $2,450,000 to $1,183,500). The number of homes sold was 33.3% down compared to the prior month (6 vs. 4). Average days on market shifted 45.9% down (85 days to 46 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 58.2% down (from $2,832,500 to $1,183,500). Sales volume is 0.0% down year-over-year.
Santa Ynez Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93460 | 4 | $1,183,500 | $722 | 46 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 4 | $1,183,500 | $722 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 74 active listings in Santa Ynez with a median asking price of $3,647,000 and an average of 224 days on market.
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