Arroyo Grande Housing Market Report – July 2026

Here's a look at how the Arroyo Grande, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 26
  • Median Sale Price: $869,500
  • Average Sale Price: $948,102
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $497
  • Average Days on Market: 64
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.3%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to June, the median sale price in Arroyo Grande moved 20.7% down (from $1,096,460 to $869,500). The number of homes sold was 31.6% down compared to the prior month (38 vs. 26). Average days on market shifted 0.0% down (64 days to 64 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 12.2% down (from $990,000 to $869,500). Sales volume is 35.0% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Arroyo Grande's housing market is showing signs of slowdown this summer, with both pricing and activity pulling back from earlier in the year. The median sale price dropped 20.7% month-over-month to $869,500, which is a notable retreat even accounting for typical seasonal variation. Year-over-year, prices are down 12.2%, suggesting this isn't just a temporary dip but a genuine cooling trend. The fact that homes are still selling above their list prices (101.3% ratio) indicates there's still underlying demand, but buyers clearly have more negotiating power than they did last year.

What's particularly telling is that homes are spending 64 days on the market—unchanged from last month—while active inventory has grown to 133 listings. This inventory buildup, combined with steady marketing times, suggests the market has shifted toward a more balanced state where sellers can't rely on the frenzy that characterized recent years. The gap between asking prices (median $1,050,000) and actual sales prices points to realistic recalibration happening in real time.

For buyers, this is genuinely better news. You're seeing more choices, more time to make decisions, and more room to negotiate. For sellers, the message is clear: pricing competitively and in good condition matters more than ever in this market.

Arroyo Grande Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
93420 26 $869,500 $497 64

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 18 $1,024,076 $562
LAND 4 $547,500 N/A
MOBILE 4 $221,500 $204

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
$200K - $299K 4
$400K - $499K 2
$500K - $749K 5
$750K+ 15

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 133 active listings in Arroyo Grande with a median asking price of $1,050,000 and an average of 90 days on market.

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