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Santa Cruz County, AZ real estate

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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for July 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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Santa Cruz County real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Santa Cruz County real estate market. *

Latest Monthly Snapshot

June 2026

Median sale price
$289K
+7.1% from May '26
Median list price
$331K
+10% from May '26
Active listings
350
+1.2% from May '26
Homes sold
43
-10% from May '26
New pendings
56
+17% from May '26
New listings
65
+38% from May '26

Monthly Pricing Trends for Santa Cruz County

Monthly data for the latest available year.

Monthly Pricing Trends for Santa Cruz County Jul '25 Sep '25 Nov '25 Jan '26 Mar '26 May '26 Jun '26 Median sale price in July 2025: $270K Median sale price in August 2025: $293K Median sale price in September 2025: $317K Median sale price in October 2025: $287K Median sale price in November 2025: $290K Median sale price in December 2025: $275K Median sale price in January 2026: $280K Median sale price in February 2026: $286K Median sale price in March 2026: $299K Median sale price in April 2026: $275K Median sale price in May 2026: $270K Median sale price in June 2026: $289K Median list price in July 2025: $310K Median list price in August 2025: $280K Median list price in September 2025: $300K Median list price in October 2025: $342K Median list price in November 2025: $285K Median list price in December 2025: $320K Median list price in January 2026: $325K Median list price in February 2026: $325K Median list price in March 2026: $295K Median list price in April 2026: $294K Median list price in May 2026: $300K Median list price in June 2026: $331K July 2025 Median sale price $270K Median list price $310K August 2025 Median sale price $293K Median list price $280K September 2025 Median sale price $317K Median list price $300K October 2025 Median sale price $287K Median list price $342K November 2025 Median sale price $290K Median list price $285K December 2025 Median sale price $275K Median list price $320K January 2026 Median sale price $280K Median list price $325K February 2026 Median sale price $286K Median list price $325K March 2026 Median sale price $299K Median list price $295K April 2026 Median sale price $275K Median list price $294K May 2026 Median sale price $270K Median list price $300K June 2026 Median sale price $289K Median list price $331K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026).

Santa Cruz County’s housing inventory is relatively deep, with about 350 active listings in June and months of supply up to 6.9, signaling clear breathing room for buyers. Buyer activity is still present, as pending sales jumped more than 16 percent from May and over 60 percent year over year, even as closed sales dipped month over month.

Pricing is adjusting to this dynamic, with the typical home value near $289,000 and the median list price up more than 10 percent from May and about 11 percent compared with last year. Properties are taking much longer to sell, with the median days on market stretching to 121 days and only about 5 percent of homes closing above their list price, while the average sale-to-list ratio holds near 98 percent.

Compared with the broader Arizona market, Santa Cruz County is cooler, sitting in a buyer’s market with more supply than the state’s 4.6 months of inventory. With new listings up nearly 39 percent since May and more than 15 percent year over year, both opportunities and trade-offs are growing for buyers and sellers. Agent Pronto can connect buyers looking to navigate this slower, more negotiable environment and sellers aiming to price correctly and stand out with a local agent who understands current conditions.



Learn more about what Santa Cruz County has to offer.

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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“My husband and I took on the responsibility of selling my father's home. Since my father is in memory care with dementia, it is was a very difficult process to take on with all of the legal aspects of selling the house. Jeannie was superb in assisting us, making the process so smooth. She was amazing with organizing inspections, assisting with online forms, staging our father's home and offering to water his outdoor plants! Jeannie went above and beyond all of our expectations! THANK YOU !”

Karen and Steve Martin · Wickenburg, AZ

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Century 21 Arizona West
“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.”

Timothy Courson · Rio Rico, AZ

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The Jason Mitchell Group
“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!!”

Yareli Mora Romero · Goodyear, AZ

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Weichert REALTORS® - Courtney Valleywide
“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.”

Fernando Aguirre · Yuma, AZ

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Realty ONE Group Gateway
“My family and I had an outstanding experience working with Alison throughout the entire home buying process. From day one she was professional, knowledgeable and patient with us. Her attention to detail made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her hard work and expertise we found a home we love and were able to close in expedient manner.”

Katie Kerr · Tucson, AZ

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Engel & Völkers La Encantada
“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!”

Debbie Ganzak · Show Low, AZ

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Advantage Realty Professionals
“We would highly recommend Mike & Sally Liddicoat to sell your home. They managed this rental property sale in Arizona while we lived in Arvada CO. They went above and beyond to recommend a landscaper to pull weeds so we could stay compliant with HOA rules. If they had not stayed on top of every piece of the process we would still be waiting to close. The buyers agent, lender and Title Company were subpar but Mike & Sally's expertise was truly a blessing.”

Ray & Jody Fluken · Buckeye, AZ

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The Peak Performance Team at ProSmart Realty
“Sara is always a pleasure to work with. Every transaction, her client and I are happy.”

Jonathan Jarres · Phoenix, AZ

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Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
“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.”

Veronica · Paulden, AZ

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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate BHGRE Bloomtree Realty
“Quite professional and on top of whole process.”

Belinda Collingwood · Scottsdale, AZ

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eXp Realty
“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.”

Craig · Mesa, AZ

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RE/MAX Solutions
“Very good service and communication”

Adam J. · Phoenix, AZ

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DeLex Realty
“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!!!”

Steve E. · Kingman, AZ

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Realty One Group Mountain Desert
“Jasic Walker was very informative and helpful to our search. We would diffently recommend him to anyone looking for a property in Saddlebrooke.”

Tom and Linda · Tucson, AZ

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Realty Executives Arizona Territory
“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.”

Steven Starrick · Mesa, AZ

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LPT Realty
“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!”

Denise V. · Prescott Valley, AZ

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Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert
“He is a man of his word and he really care.”

Pearlie Johnson · Coolidge, AZ

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CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills
“I hope all of Agent Pronto's realtors are half as good as Ken Boltz. He was my partner in finding and purchasing my home and a wonderful advocate on my behalf. In almost no time at all, he demonstrated how well he understood my needs and preferences in my next home, he referred me to an excellent loan originator and stayed on top of every aspect of the purchase through to completion. Buying a home is a stressful experience for almost everyone, but with Ken handling the purchase, I had minimal stress, if any. Easily the best home buying experience of my life.”

Janet W. · Mesa, AZ

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RE/MAX Premier
“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 and Amber · Phoenix, AZ

“Great person to work with, and very helpful keeping me informed on documents that need to be signed.”

Roger B. · Sahuarita, AZ

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Tierra Antigua Realty

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