Barry Brown Real Estate

Santa Maria, CA

Single-Family Homes

Barry Brown I Broker/Owner I 805-215-3700



Santa Maria, CA

Wed Sep 17 2025
This week the median list price for Santa Maria, CA is $799,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has decreased to 71. Click here to stay informed with the Santa Maria market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Santa Maria, CA

Wed Sep 17 2025
This week the median list price for Santa Maria, CA is $799,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has decreased to 71. Click here to stay informed with the Santa Maria market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Santa Maria market.
Median List Price $799,000
Median Price of New Listings $662,450
Per Square Foot $425
Average Days on Market 60
Median Days on Market 42
Price Decreased 35%
Price Increased 0%
Relisted 4%
Inventory 71
Median Rent
Market Action 52
Strong Seller's Market

The market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$1,420,000 2,854 0.25 - 0.5 acre 4 3.5 19 1 0 49
$927,000 2,345 8,000 - 10,000 sqft 4 3 39 3 6 35
$744,499 1,868 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 3 2.1 41 1 2 31
$610,000 1,378 0 - 4,500 sqft 3 2 45 5 3 28