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WATSONVILLE, CA 95076

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
77
⇩ 4.9% vs 81 last year
Pending
20
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$975,000
⇩ 10.4% vs $1,088,750 last year
Average Price
$1,490,323
⇩ 9.1% vs $1,638,957 last year
Days on Market
80
⇧ 5.3% vs 76 days last year

Market Context

Population: 83,716  ·  Density: 239.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $86,062

Typical home value: $704,725  ·  Homeownership: 56.4%

Market Analysis

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

The WATSONVILLE, CA real estate market (95076) currently shows 77 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 10.4% year-over-year, from $1,088,750 to $975,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 77 this year vs 81 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 76 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $975,000 (-10.4% YoY)
  • Average: $1,490,323 (-9.1% 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 20.0 miles — 341 listings ($508,418,772 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
95076Watsonville, CA 950760.0 mi77$114,754,871$975,000$1,490,323
95004Aromas, CA 950048.2 mi2$1,887,500$943,750$943,750
95039Moss Landing, CA 950398.8 mi3$13,449,000$2,149,000$4,483,000
95010Capitola, CA 9501011.5 mi10$10,588,890$699,000$1,058,889
95073Soquel, CA 9507312.2 mi15$24,672,270$1,225,000$1,644,818
95062Santa Cruz, CA 9506213.4 mi40$83,335,360$1,529,000$2,083,384
95037Morgan Hill, CA 9503713.8 mi102$164,443,482$1,098,888$1,612,191
95045San Juan Bautista, CA 9504514.5 mi10$12,340,000$1,299,000$1,234,000
95066Scotts Valley, CA 9506617.0 mi16$17,924,368$1,100,000$1,120,273
93933Marina, CA 9393318.4 mi38$38,828,552$947,450$1,021,804
93905Salinas, CA 9390519.4 mi10$6,108,330$663,000$610,833
95018Felton, CA 9501819.5 mi11$10,484,375$1,002,500$953,125
95119San Jose, CA 9511920.0 mi7$9,601,774$1,299,900$1,371,682

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076?

As of January 2026, there are 77 active listings in WATSONVILLE, CA (zip code 95076), compared to 81 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076?

The median listing price in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 is $975,000 as of January 2026, a 10.4% decrease from $1,088,750 the prior year.

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

Homes in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 76 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 save an estimated $19,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $975,000. 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.