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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for September 2026.*
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Santa Cruz County real estate market. *
August 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Aug 2026).
Inventory in Santa Cruz County has been easing, with active listings down about 10% from last year to 313 and months of supply dropping more than 20% year over year to 6.1 months. Contract activity has held firm, as homes sold ticked up slightly from a year ago and pending sales are running nearly 13% higher, suggesting steady buyer interest despite fewer new listings.
Pricing is adjusting to these conditions, with the typical home value around $278,000 and down about 5% from both last month and last year. At the same time, sellers are asking more, as the median list price is up nearly 18% year over year even after a 5% month-over-month dip, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just above 96%, indicating modest negotiation room.
Homes are taking longer to move, with the median days on market stretching to 117 days, roughly 21% slower than a year ago and notably longer than Arizona’s broader market, which has 4.7 months of supply versus Santa Cruz County’s 6.1. With only about 9% of homes closing above list price and a neutral overall market gauge, buyers have time to compare options while sellers must price carefully to attract offers. Both buyers and sellers can benefit from a skilled local expert, and Agent Pronto can help them connect with the right agent to navigate these trends.
Santa Cruz County offers residents a welcoming blend of outdoor adventure, rich cultural heritage, and tight-knit communities, with easy access to parks, rivers, farms, and essential services that support a high quality of life.
Santa Cruz County stretches along the international border and features a mix of historic small towns, ranchland, and rugged mountain scenery. Most residents live in Nogales, with smaller communities like Rio Rico, Patagonia, and Tubac offering quieter settings within reach of daily conveniences.
Nogales serves as the commercial hub, with shopping, medical services, and the crossing into Sonora easily accessible. Families value local schools such as Nogales Unified School District, along with community resources like the Nogales-Rochlin Public Library. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy birding and hiking in Patagonia Lake State Park and the Coronado National Forest, while the arts and galleries of Tubac create a distinct cultural draw.
Daily life is practical and manageable, with Interstate 19 connecting residents north to Pima County and Tucson. Neighborhoods in Nogales and Rio Rico offer a range of housing, from established subdivisions to hillside homes with open views. Smaller towns such as Patagonia appeal to those seeking a slower pace and close-knit community.
Whether you are relocating for cross-border business opportunities or planning to sell a long-held family home, the area’s unique geography and market conditions can be complex. Agent Pronto connects you with a knowledgeable local real estate agent who understands Santa Cruz County’s neighborhoods, regulations, and lifestyle, helping both buyers and sellers move forward with less stress.
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“Sara Vangraefschepe was knowledgeable and experianced. Her response times to our questions and the resolotion of issues was very good. We appreciated her wisdom and advice during the pricing negotiations and she was careful not to push us one way or another.”
“My husband was here in az, while I stayed back to get our house ready to sell in the other state. He was unfortunately dealing with an incompetent realtor at the time. I decided because we had not made any contracts with this person, that I would reach out to Lisa. With in a day or so she found my dream home and worked with my mortgage company to make this deal happen and never put pressure on me knowing I was by myself fixing and selling our home in another state. She noticed the roof on the house needed to be fixed after a disclosure from the seller and negotiated the new roof. She also looked into the solar and found out the solar was paid for, come to found out the seller and their realtor didn't even know. It was all the little things she was concerned about for us as her buyers that made us feel at ease. And she continues to support us with the house two weeks later making sure the solar was done right and even purchased batteries for the water system we have. Love her!!!”
“Alison was extremely patient and understanding with any obstacles I had that delayed me purchasing a home. I never felt like an inconvenience when I would send her listings of homes I was interested in purchasing. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to the current housing market and current prices. It was a pleasure to work with her.”
“Bryan has been our realtor for the sale and purchase of our last 3 homes and he is the best to work with. He's always super pleasant and is very responsive. There was a miscommunication only the one time we have worked with him and we believe it's because of our different phone providers, anyway he said the only reason he wouldn't answer my msg is "because he's dead" lol and he's not so you should use him as your realtor too! Thanks Bryan and Taylor your the best!”
“Tera is an exceptional realtor and a wonderful person to work with. We recently sold our equestrian property with her, and her deep understanding of the equine industry was invaluable. She knew exactly what was needed to attract the right buyers. Tera stayed in almost daily contact, guiding us through every showing, prospective buyer, and market shift. She does phenomenal work, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell any type of property.”
“I have used them for previous selling and purchasing of homes and they always make it easy!!!”
“Mr. Paul Miller is an excellent realtor he is not pushy, he is very honest, very knowledgeable and works in the best interests of both the buyer and seller I have bought multiple properties through him., and has never being disappointed. He will be my designated realtor for all my real estate needs. I Strongly , recommend paul miller , an amazing realtor.”
“Jeannie is a wonderful person, she is professional, trustworthy, and has a high degree of marketing knowledge for this area. We have bought and sold a number of properties in the Wickenburg market using Jeannie's expertise, she has become a close friend and business associate. We look forward to having Jeannie represent us with all our future real estate transactions. Thank you”
“Brian was so helpful throughout the entire process from finding the right home and community, communicating with the builder and even throughout closing. Brian sent us 3 or 4 personalized walk through videos when we were deciding which home to buy and also during construction.”
“Penny has gone above and beyond helping us, which has been very comforting due to our situation. We really appreciate all of her help and professionalism.”
“He might just be the best agent that I have ever worked with. I will likley be partnering with him again in the future. I strongly recommend Mohammad BUT only if you want an agent who looks out for your best interest and is excellent at communcating with you thoughout the process.”
“My partner and I had an amazing experience working with Nicole as our realtor from start to finish. What we valued the was most her knowledge, professionalism, and (most importantly) her incredibly responsiveness throughout the entire process. No matter how many questions we had (because we did have a lot), she always took the time to explain everything clearly and made us feel supported every step of the way. During the process we faced multiple difficult and emotional challenges, but not Nicole. She was calm and grounded, and faced adversity head on, she remained calm and understanding of how we were feeling with the situation and already had a game plan to move forward!! So thank you SOO much Nicole! We love our new home and love that we got to work with you in the process. We loved her and will definitely be going to her for any future purchases!!”
“Matias is very knowledgeable. Feel assured he will take care of you. His flexibility and experience made the process super easy. I definitely recommend Matias and will definitely be reaching out for future real estate inquiries.”
“Shawn Wirtz did an outstanding job helping us sell our vacant land. Land transactions require a specific skillset, and Shawn brought the exact expertise, marketing tools, and local knowledge we needed. He was professional, highly responsive, and proactive throughout the entire listing and sale. We highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking for a top-tier land specialist!”
“Christy Rodìcks was very professional and forthcoming with information I needed to determine decisions that had to be made during the process of selling my home. She always communicated promptly with me clearly and factually. Thank you Chrissy for guiding me through this stressful process.”
“Very good service and communication”
“Bryant is awesome!!! He was patient and helpful in every possible way. He connected us to all the people we needed. We Bought a House!!!”
“Jasic Walker was very informative and helpful to our search. We would diffently recommend him to anyone looking for a property in Saddlebrooke.”
“Rachel is an incredible person and realtor. She priced our home at the top of the market, which any realtor can do, but then Rachel developed a marketing strategy that afforded us a full price offer within 4 days. Rachel made the entire process was as simple as it could possibly be. Every issue and detail was handled quickly with professional expertise. Rachel also found my new home for me as well, again the transaction was flawless. I'll recommend Rachel to anyone I know who is selling or buying a home.”
“He is a man of his word and he really care.”
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