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Find the perfect real estate agent in Santa Cruz County, CA
We analyze top real estate agents in Santa Cruz County and across the country to find you the most proven local agents, for free.
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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, specialties, client reviews, and more to find the best agent for you. Updated for October 2025. *
* 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, updated for October 2025. *
The typical home value in Santa Cruz County is projected to be $1,232,500 for the month of September. August’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the county to be $1,250,000—up 8.37% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, state-level data pegged home values at $824,400 in California for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $821,700 in September.
Santa Cruz County had 172 new listings and 193 listings that went under contract in August, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 475—down 11.87% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in September.
Of those 475 active listings, 36.42% reduced their price in the month of August. The median listing price for homes in Santa Cruz County fell 3.32% from July to August, bringing the current median listing price to $1,207,500. Based on projected data for September, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In August 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 51 days, compared to 62 days in August 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this September.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Learn more about what Santa Cruz County has to offer.
Santa Cruz County offers residents a balanced coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches and redwoods, vibrant communities, strong schools, and diverse opportunities in outdoor recreation, arts, and sustainable local economies.
Santa Cruz County delivers surf-town energy, redwood canyons, and fertile farmland in one coastal package. Residents spread across Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley, with commutes over Highway 17 to Santa Clara County and scenic day trips along the bay to Monterey County. Neighborhoods range from cliff-top bungalows to forested retreats and family-friendly cul-de-sacs, with year-round farmers markets and a deep local food scene shaped by berry fields and organic farms. Outdoor life comes standard, thanks to a mild, Mediterranean climate and ocean breezes that keep summers pleasant.
Weekend plans practically make themselves: ride the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hike ancient groves at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, or bike coastal bluffs at Wilder Ranch State Park. Education anchors the community, from innovation at UC Santa Cruz to workforce pathways at Cabrillo College and K–12 support through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Getting around is easy with Santa Cruz METRO bus service, and county resources, permits, and parks information are centralized through the County of Santa Cruz. Whether you’re upsizing near the coast or seeking a quiet mountain cabin, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with top real estate agents who know the market street by street.
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Take the guesswork out of finding an agent.
With over 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., it’s not easy deciding who to trust when buying or selling a home.
We’ve analyzed performance metrics, close rates, specialties, and client reviews of the top real estate agents in Santa Cruz County to qualify the best agents for your specific needs.
We know that choosing the right real estate agent can be a stressful task. With Agent Pronto, it doesn’t have to be.
Data analysis with a human touch.
Agent Pronto works through troves of local and national housing data, client reviews, and agent performance metrics to find the top agents in California. But we don’t stop there.
Our Agent Specialists will take into account any special requests you have when searching for your real estate agent recommendation.
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Resources for buyers and sellers.
Tips and market insights to make your California real estate journey a success.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Santa Cruz County. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
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Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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We consider performance metrics, close rates, specialties, and client reviews to qualify the best full-time agents. We then take the information you provide about the home you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and analyze the top local agents with the right experience for your specific needs. For more than a decade, we've helped hundreds of thousands of home buyers and sellers find the right agent. Get started now and find the perfect real estate agent.
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No. Agent Pronto is a free service for home buyers and sellers and you are under no obligation to work with our recommended agents. Find your Santa Cruz County Realtor® or real estate agent today.
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