Saratoga Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 28
Median Sale Price: $4,052,500
Average Sale Price: $4,177,743
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,553
Average Days on Market: 45
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 107.3%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Saratoga moved 3.4% up (from $3,917,500 to $4,052,500). The number of homes sold was 75.0% up compared to the prior month (16 vs. 28). Average days on market shifted 2.2% down (46 days to 45 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 14.2% up (from $3,550,000 to $4,052,500). Sales volume is 3.7% up year-over-year.

What This Means

Saratoga's luxury real estate market is firing on all cylinders this March, with the median price climbing to $4.05 million and sales volume jumping 75 percent month-over-month. The fact that homes are selling above asking price (107.3 percent) combined with the fastest turnover in recent memory (45 days average) tells us we're in a genuine seller's market here. That year-over-year median price increase of 14.2 percent is substantial, suggesting strong demand among affluent buyers despite the broader economic uncertainties.

What's particularly interesting is the inventory picture. With 59 active listings but only 28 homes selling, there's still some room for buyers to negotiate, yet the median asking price of $3.55 million remains below actual sale prices. This gap suggests overpricing is less of an issue here than in other coastal markets. The spring market is clearly energizing activity—we're seeing typical seasonal momentum—but the consistency of high prices and quick sales indicates genuine underlying demand rather than temporary activity.

For sellers, conditions couldn't be better. For buyers, you're facing stiff competition and limited choices. The market strongly favors those with ready capital and flexibility.

Saratoga Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95070	28	$4,052,500	$1,553	45

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	24	$4,147,500	$1,638
TOWNHOMES	2	$2,376,500	$996
LAND	1	$2,900,000	N/A
OTHER	1	$3,500,000	$629

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$750K+	28

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 59 active listings in Saratoga with a median asking price of $3,550,000 and an average of 68 days on market.

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