Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Barbara, CA real estate market currently shows 308 active listings, with 89 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49.6 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 49.6 days on market compared to 49.9 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 5.1% year-over-year, from $4,332,176 to $4,112,127.
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Population: 138,777 · Density: 1,440.0/mi² · Median household income: $114,526
Typical home value: $1,235,276 · Homeownership: 48.3%
Santa Barbara: 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93110, 93111, 93150, 93160
Westside: 93101, 93102, 93120, 93121
Riviera: 93103
The Mesa: 93109
Upper State: 93130