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SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Santa Barbara County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 93103

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Market Analysis

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

The SANTA BARBARA, CA real estate market (93103) currently shows 30 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 11 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.1% year-over-year, from $2,675,000 to $2,591,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 19,653  ·  Density: 1,382.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $104,238

Typical home value: $1,319,650  ·  Homeownership: 48.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
30
⇩ 26.8% vs 41 last year
Pending
12
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,591,500
⇩ 3.1% vs $2,675,000 last year
Average Price
$2,766,383
⇩ 2.2% vs $2,829,971 last year
Days on Market
80
⇧ 33.3% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,108
⇩ 5.5% vs $1,172/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,113 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 30 this year vs 41 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,591,500 (-3.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,766,383 (-2.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 33.8 miles — 636 listings ($1,874,791,120 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
93103Santa Barbara, CA 931030.0 mi31$88,048,928$2,428,500$2,840,288
93109Santa Barbara, CA 931093.4 mi30$106,638,390$2,660,000$3,554,613
93110Santa Barbara, CA 931104.8 mi38$319,346,832$5,774,000$8,403,864
93111Santa Barbara, CA 931116.9 mi26$73,697,806$1,662,500$2,834,531
93013Carpinteria, CA 9301311.5 mi51$498,087,063$2,573,750$9,766,413
93001Ventura, CA 9300121.5 mi81$159,194,808$1,425,000$1,965,368
93117Goleta, CA 9311723.1 mi50$93,164,250$1,269,000$1,863,285
93463Solvang, CA 9346328.3 mi42$119,638,974$2,495,000$2,848,547
93035Oxnard, CA 9303531.1 mi129$227,386,494$1,235,750$1,762,686
93004Ventura, CA 9300431.5 mi33$29,473,884$879,000$893,148
93036Oxnard, CA 9303632.6 mi50$39,037,300$701,375$780,746
93427Buellton, CA 9342733.5 mi18$47,210,148$1,455,750$2,622,786
93060Santa Paula, CA 9306033.8 mi57$73,866,243$772,496$1,295,899

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103?

As of September 2026, there are 30 active listings in SANTA BARBARA, CA (zip code 93103), compared to 41 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103?

The median listing price in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 is $2,591,500 as of September 2026, a 3.1% decrease from $2,675,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SANTA BARBARA, CA?

Homes in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 11 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

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