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Santa Barbara, CA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Seller's Market
July 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Santa Barbara, CA real estate market currently shows 320 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56.2 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 73 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 56.2 days on market compared to 61.8 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 13% year-over-year, from $4,291,075 to $3,733,074.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 138,777  ·  Density: 1,440.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $114,526

Typical home value: $1,235,276  ·  Homeownership: 48.3%

Included Areas

Santa Barbara: 93101, 93102, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93150, 93160

Westside: 93120, 93121

East Side: 93140, 93190

Riviera: 93103

Upper State: 93130

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
320
⇩ 18.6% vs 393 last year
Pending
80
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$3,733,074
⇩ 13% vs $4,291,075 last year
Average Price
$5,151,988
⇩ 17.1% vs $6,216,108 last year
Days on Market
56.2
⇩ 9.1% vs 62 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,454
⇩ 2.9% vs $1,497/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,527 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
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Price Reduced %