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Santa Barbara real estate Market Report.

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

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Median sale price
$1.8M
-0.1% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$1.9M
-1% from Q2 '26
Active listings
322
No change from Q2 '26
Homes sold
171
-0.6% from Q2 '26
New pendings
166
+3.1% from Q2 '26
New listings
184
-2.6% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Santa Barbara

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Santa Barbara Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $1.5M Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $1.7M Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $2M Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $2M Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.7M Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1.8M Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $1.8M Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $1.8M Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $2M Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $1.8M Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $1.8M Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $1.9M Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $2M Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $1.8M Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $2.3M Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.9M Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.9M Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $2M Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $2M Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $1.8M Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $1.5M Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $1.6M Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $2M Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $1.8M Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.8M Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1.9M Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $2M Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $2M Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $1.8M Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $1.9M Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $2M Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $2M Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $2.1M Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $2M Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $2M Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $2M Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.9M Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $2.2M Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $2M Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $1.9M Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $1.5M Median list price $1.5M Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $1.7M Median list price $1.6M Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $2M Median list price $2M Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $2M Median list price $1.8M Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $1.7M Median list price $1.8M Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $1.9M Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $2M Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $2M Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $2M Median list price $1.8M Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $1.9M Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $2M Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $1.9M Median list price $2M Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $2M Median list price $2.1M Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $2M Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $2.3M Median list price $2M Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $1.9M Median list price $2M Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $1.9M Median list price $1.9M Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $2M Median list price $2.2M Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $2M Median list price $2M Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $1.8M Median list price $1.9M
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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25
50
75
100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).

Santa Barbara currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge signaling a seller’s market even as conditions cool from prior years. Inventory sits at about 2.5 months of supply in this rolling three‑month view, down sharply year over year, which keeps choices limited even though active listings are down more than 11% from a year ago.

Prices show a mixed picture, with the typical home value up a few percent year over year while the median list price has fallen compared with last year, indicating some pricing recalibration by sellers. At the same time, the share of homes selling above list has dropped to about 21%, down notably from last year, and the average sale‑to‑list ratio has edged just under 100%, suggesting buyers have slightly more room to negotiate.

Momentum in activity is shifting as well, with homes sold over the past three months up nearly 20% year over year even though new listings are down around 9%, which can intensify competition for desirable properties. Buyers are also taking more time, as the median days on market has jumped compared with last year, reaching nearly 40 days in this period. Whether you are a buyer seeking leverage or a seller aiming to price strategically, Agent Pronto can connect you with a Santa Barbara agent who understands these evolving trends.



Learn more about what Santa Barbara has to offer.

Santa Barbara offers residents a vibrant, bike-friendly coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, parks, thriving arts and dining, and a strong, collaborative sense of community.

Santa Barbara combines coastal scenery with practical, day to day livability. Residents enjoy a compact city layout, moderate climate, and a range of neighborhoods close to schools, shops, and beaches. Downtown offers historic Spanish architecture, walkable blocks, and easy access to both Stearns Wharf and the waterfront bike path. Many locals commute by bike or use Santa Barbara MTD buses to connect across town and into nearby Goleta and Carpinteria.

Families appreciate strong education options, from Santa Barbara High School to programs at Santa Barbara City College. Everyday errands are straightforward with supermarkets, medical offices, and neighborhood parks spread across the Eastside and Westside. Outdoor time is easy to build into a routine, whether through shoreline walks at Leadbetter Beach or hiking the foothill trails above the Riviera.

Cultural amenities are close at hand. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art anchors the Arts District, while the Funk Zone offers tasting rooms and eateries in a former warehouse area. Public resources like the Santa Barbara Public Library and city recreation programs support both new arrivals and long term residents.

Because inventory, microclimates, and zoning can vary block by block, the right local agent can clarify tradeoffs and timing. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with Santa Barbara agents who know the terrain, helping reduce stress at every step of the move or sale.

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“Our Mom had recently passed and needed to sell her home in Lancaster, CA. I have known Amy for a long time and quite familair with her real estate knowledge and skill. However, being that it was so far away from where she is based, we weren't sure she could help us. Amy assured us (My Brother and Sister-in-law) that the distance would not be an issue. She was right! As soon as we started with Amy, everthing went very smooth, fast and easier than we had anticipated. Amy is very knowledgeable, experienced, professional and always accessible if we had any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend Amy to friends and family members for any real estate needs.”

John Heffelfinger · Lancaster, CA

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Century 21 Peak
“April Hugh was wonderful to work with. I was a first-time homebuyer, and her knowledge and expertise were crucial throughout the process. She explained every step clearly and helped me understand my options. Overall, she made the whole complex process feel manageable.”

Matt A · Santa Maria, CA

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Century 21 Hometown Realty
“Professional and easy to do business with .”

Grace Trujillo · Santa Maria, CA

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Century 21 Hometown Realty
“Michael Rowan had so much patience with us, as we were buying a home, but living far away from the area where we wanted to purchase a home. He followed through on all that we asked of him. He went out of his way to work with our son who does live in the area of the home we wanted to buy. He responded quickly to questions we phoned or e-mailed to him. He gathered information to give us more knowledge of the area we were interested in. My husband and I would recommend him to others.”

Patricia Rickert · Paso Robles, CA

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Century 21 Masters
“Melissa did a excellent job , I would recommend her to anyone. She took care of any issues that came up and got the job done . I commend her professionalism throughout the entire process of selling our house. 👍👍👍👍👍”

Haig G · Oxnard, CA

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eXP Realty
“From the very first meeting with Kyle, I felt very comfortable with his profesionalism...not only in how he handled himself, but also taking into consideration his knowledge of the real estate business. Kyle was not pushy nor was he forcefully opinionated. Kyle did not "play games" as he presented the realities of the property I wanted to sell, and he gave me a very good idea of value and expectations up front...no attempts to dissuade me over to his possible personal likings or personal opinions. Kyle mostly listened, and then quickly gave me legitimate and honest feedback on each item. Kyle was easy to contact throughout the sale process, which made everything seem easier than it might have been had Kyle not ben my agent.”

Susanna Robar · Los Osos, CA

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Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate
“Elisabeth Braithwaite was a pleasure ro work with. She was right on top of everything.”

James Braithwaite · Lompoc, CA

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Century 21 Masters
“Sandy is a wonderful person. We were happy she was on our side. She is very patient, accessible, professional, has great personality and delightful attitude. She worked with the seller a lot better than we could have ever done on our own.”

Nezam Iraniparast · Newbury Park, CA

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Century 21 Masters Luxury
“Jack Hernandez was fantastic to work with throughout our home buying process. He was always responsive and communicative, keeping us informed at every step. His knowledge of the local market and ability to clearly explain things made the process much less stressful. He’s also very personable and genuinely empathetic, which made us feel supported the whole time. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend him.”

Daniela · Nipomo, CA

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LPT Realty
“I contacted Agent Pronto and Heidi Parkins responded to my call within 5 minutes. She was nothing but helpful, caring and just all around wonderful. She knows what has to be done and does it. I'm recently widowed and Heidi was an angel sent to me. I couldn't have done any of this without her. She is the best and will always have a place in my life. She is a go getter, very professional and very ambitious and will make things happen for you. I can't say how much I appreciate and love her. She was with me every step of the process from selling to purchasing, and is still there helping me even after the purchase of my house. Heidi Parkins is top-notch in her field. I'd recommend Heidi for any of your real estate needs. Thank you, Heidi, for everything you've done to help me. You are truly the best!”

Saundra F. · Santa Maria, CA

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CHAMPION Real Estate

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