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Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz, CA

Sun Jul 06 2025
This week the median list price for Santa Cruz, CA is $1,734,000 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 39. Inventory has held steady at or around 108. Click here to stay informed with the Santa Cruz market!

Market Action Index

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

Slight Seller's Advantage

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 Cruz, CA

Sun Jul 06 2025
This week the median list price for Santa Cruz, CA is $1,734,000 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 39. Inventory has held steady at or around 108. Click here to stay informed with the Santa Cruz market!

Market Action Index

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

Slight Seller's Advantage

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 Cruz market.
Median List Price $1,734,000
Median Price of New Listings $1,598,500
Per Square Foot $1,031
Average Days on Market 84
Median Days on Market 42
Price Decreased 34%
Price Increased 2%
Relisted 11%
Inventory 108
Median Rent
Market Action 39
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.

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
$4,245,000 2,552 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3 45 0 3 42
$2,149,000 2,321 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2.5 48 6 6 42
$1,575,000 1,862 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 3 2 46 4 2 35
$1,150,000 1,148 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 2 2 73 4 4 49