Aptos Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Aptos, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 33
- Median Sale Price: $1,125,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,672,582
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $809
- Average Days on Market: 61
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Aptos moved 10.0% down (from $1,250,000 to $1,125,000). The number of homes sold was 13.2% down compared to the prior month (38 vs. 33). Average days on market shifted 12.9% down (70 days to 61 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 15.8% down (from $1,335,500 to $1,125,000). Sales volume is 8.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Aptos' real estate market is cooling noticeably as we head deeper into summer. The median sale price dropped 10 percent month-over-month to $1,125,000, continuing a downward trend that's now 15.8 percent below last year's levels. While sales volume did decline, the more telling indicator is how quickly homes are moving: average days on market fell from 70 to 61 days, suggesting buyers are gaining leverage. The 98.1 percent sale-to-list ratio is healthy but slightly below what we'd consider a seller's market, indicating realistic pricing is becoming more important.
What's worth watching is the inventory situation. With 165 active listings at a median asking price of $1,299,000—well above actual sale prices—there's a disconnect between seller expectations and market reality. Homes are lingering an average of 94 days on the market while listed, which signals patience is wearing thin. For buyers, this environment offers genuine negotiating power, especially if you're flexible or willing to move quickly on well-priced properties. The single-family home dominance in sales (25 of 33 homes) shows that's still where the action is in Aptos.
Aptos Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95003 | 33 | $1,125,000 | $809 | 61 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 25 | $1,530,000 | $903 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $946,800 | $625 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $631,500 | $402 |
| CONDO | 1 | $540,000 | $452 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $960,000 | $669 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $950,000 | $396 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 29 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 165 active listings in Aptos with a median asking price of $1,299,000 and an average of 94 days on market.
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