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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 2026. *
12 recent sales
$10K-$498K price range
$338K median price
* 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, updated for April 2026. *
Santa Cruz County is seeing a steady flow of homes, with 309 properties on the market and 74 new listings in February 2026. Contracts are picking up compared to last year, as pending sales are up about 12.73 percent year over year, and inventory has grown roughly 4.04 percent over the same period.
Home prices are adjusting to this balance, with the typical home value at about $285,500 and the median list price near $318,000. Month over month, typical values inched up about 1.96 percent while list prices edged down around 3.64 percent, suggesting sellers are responding to buyer expectations in this neutral market.
Homes are taking longer to sell, sitting a median of 108 days on the market, which is more than 40 percent higher than a year ago, and about 21 percent of listings saw a price drop. With only about 5.56 percent of homes selling above list and an average sale-to-list ratio close to 0.96, buyers have room to negotiate while sellers still find serious, motivated shoppers. With conditions balanced between buyers and sellers, Agent Pronto can help both sides connect with a skilled local agent who understands these trends.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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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“I enjoyed working with Jeannie. She had a positive attitude in a difficult selling environment and was able to navigate through a particularly dishonest negotiation on the buyer's part to close a sale. I would definitely recommend Jeannie Ricke-Finley to other clients.”
“We've bought and sold six homes during our 55 years of marriage, all with the help of realators. This spring we purchased a seasonal home in Green Valley, AZ, with the help of Mohammad Naser. The entire project from start to finish was an unexpected joy. He could not have been more focused, astute, thoughtful and professional. His knowledge of the area and finding the right venders to work with us was a bonus. Mohammad truly cared that we were happy about the purchase; he was committed to doing right by the home and us. We highly recommend Mohammad, for he is as interested in people as he is property.”
“Tera is easy to work with, very responsive and knowledgeable. Very helpful in making sure I had all my ducks in a row during closing.”
“Quite professional and on top of whole process.”
“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.”
“Shawn made recommendations that we implemented which helped in the sale of our property. His communication was great as he kept us informed during the entire process. We will continue to use his professional services for other properties we have.”
“I was referred to MIKE four years ago from one of my previous tenants. Mike has the knowledge that is required when you have multiple properties. He is not only knowledgeable on current market conditions, but also teaches all the legalities of being a landlord. Whether you're buying or selling or renting, there is no one I would rather use in the Phoenix area.”
“Nicole was excelent! She was very attentive to our needs and responsive to all of our questions. She made the negotiation process so smooth. She was reffered to us through a friend and I will be recommending her to others!”
“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!!!”
“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.”
“Very professional. Everything went so smoothly. The house was sold the second day on the market. All negotiations were explained thoroughly. Could not have been a better experience especially considering we were selling in AZ but live in Alaska! Communication was outstanding. Never had to wonder what was going on. Very happy and would highly recommend Victoria Duke with James Michener Realty. Outstanding service!”
“He is a man of his word and he really care.”
“Chaz and Kayla were referred to us by a friend and from the start they did a great job listening to our wants and setting out to find the right neighborhoods for us to start looking in for our new house. They were very patient with us until we found the place we liked and aggressively helped us to go after it and get it. On the selling side Kayla made great recommendations on getting our house ready to sell and Chaz helped us get the price right. We had multiple offers in the first week. When the buyers appraisal came back with major discrepancies and a low appraisal cost they immediately jumped into the appeal process and fought for us to get the right appraisal cost for our house. They were responsive and overall great to work with.”
“Adam Prather and his team were great, thank you!”
“Provided excellent advice, very helpful and pleasant, kept in contact with us and was always available to answer questions.”
“It was an easy process...Stephanie Polston was an excellent agent, knowledgeable, good listener, attentive, provided great updates and follow through and thoughtful and considerate in working with my elderly mother.”
“Julie was absolutely wonderful. She was always pleasant, very knowledgeable and I actually enjoyed working with her because she was so thoughtful and kept me informed during the entire process. This is the 4th home I have sold in my life, all four in Arizona, and Julie was the best agent I have ever worked with. She was always available, always ready to do whatever I asked of her, and she kept me very well informed as to what was going on. She was definitely my advocate and was very honest as to what was happening, and what she was doing about it and I appreciated that through the whole process. I also feel she worked hard to get me the best results possible as far as the income from selling my home. I would recommend her to everyone selling their home if they want some who is honest, always available, and a strong advocate for the best price for the sale of their home.”
“Stephanie and Stacey were amazing, they both helped us out to find our new home. They both worked on our time schedule, very friendly and understanding. Gave us great feedback on every house we looked at. I highly recommend bothe Stephanie and Stacey to find a great home.”
“Josiah was on top of every situation that came up and made sure I knew and understood every aspect. He was extremely helpful negotiating the price, help with the inspections especially, and overall Knowledge of every intricate part of the process.... From Beginning to the End. Josiah is an All Around Great Guy and is easy to communicate with. He took all of my questions and concerns and helped me with every one of them. I am a first time buyer and had no clue what I was doing. Josiah was very knowledgeable. He was very respectful of my questions and concerns. Josiah made the process very easy and manageable. I have and will continue to recommend Engel & Volkers Gilbert to anyone and everyone who is interested in purchasing a home. Especially will recommend Josiah Krol to Represent them as their Real Estate Agent. Thank you so much for everything. I am so excited to be in my little property/home. It is bright and shiny and there is much peace out here in the country.”
“Justin White was a great agent! Highly recommend working with him to anyone who wants to have a great home buying experience. ”
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