Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Cruz County, California real estate market currently shows 389 active listings, with 96 pending sales. Homes are averaging 83.9 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 83.9 days on market compared to 71.5 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 7.9% year-over-year, from $1,150,036 to $1,241,351.
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Santa Cruz: 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065
Ben Lomond: 95005
Boulder Creek: 95006
Brookdale: 95007
Capitola: 95010
Davenport: 95017
Felton: 95018
Los Gatos: 95033
Mount Hermon: 95041
Eastside: 95063
Scotts Valley: 95066
ZIP coverage: 22 · Population: 285,652 · Median household income: $107,051
Typical home value: $903,362 · Homeownership rate: 59.4%