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SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇩ 12.7% vs 79 last year
Pending
14
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$6,495,000
⇩ 8.2% vs $7,072,250 last year
Average Price
$9,675,875
⇩ 7.2% vs $10,425,261 last year
Days on Market
129
⇧ 19.4% vs 108 days last year

Market Context

Population: 11,209  ·  Density: 155.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $215,126

Typical home value: $2,000,000  ·  Homeownership: 74.2%

Market Analysis

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

The SANTA BARBARA, CA real estate market (93108) currently shows 69 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 129 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 129 days on market compared to 108 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8.2% year-over-year, from $7,072,250 to $6,495,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 69 this year vs 79 last year
  • Days on market: 129 now vs 108 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $6,495,000 (-8.2% YoY)
  • Average: $9,675,875 (-7.2% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 33.9 miles — 551 listings ($2,391,434,852 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
93108Santa Barbara, CA 931080.0 mi69$667,635,375$6,495,000$9,675,875
93103Santa Barbara, CA 931034.5 mi32$86,099,360$1,899,000$2,690,605
93013Carpinteria, CA 930137.2 mi48$503,613,552$3,400,000$10,491,949
93110Santa Barbara, CA 931109.3 mi33$297,836,946$5,899,000$9,025,362
93111Santa Barbara, CA 9311111.3 mi23$72,267,219$1,792,000$3,142,053
93022Oak View, CA 9302217.7 mi14$45,904,600$1,925,000$3,278,900
93460Santa Ynez, CA 9346022.4 mi50$366,613,350$3,999,000$7,332,267
93117Goleta, CA 9311727.4 mi39$76,843,962$1,295,000$1,970,358
93035Oxnard, CA 9303527.9 mi102$171,674,772$1,199,000$1,683,086
93036Oxnard, CA 9303628.9 mi43$35,077,422$749,995$815,754
93030Oxnard, CA 9303029.7 mi30$23,415,870$774,500$780,529
93041Port Hueneme, CA 9304132.1 mi52$29,501,368$577,500$567,334
93254New Cuyama, CA 9325433.9 mi16$14,951,056$409,500$934,441

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108?

As of January 2026, there are 69 active listings in SANTA BARBARA, CA (zip code 93108), compared to 79 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108?

The median listing price in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 is $6,495,000 as of January 2026, a 8.2% decrease from $7,072,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 spend an average of 129 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 108 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 129 days on market compared to 108 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SANTA BARBARA, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 save an estimated $129,900 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $6,495,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.