Buellton Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Buellton, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 6
- Median Sale Price: $832,000
- Average Sale Price: $780,667
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $480
- Average Days on Market: 91
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Buellton moved 26.5% down (from $1,132,500 to $832,000). The number of homes sold was 200.0% up compared to the prior month (2 vs. 6). Average days on market shifted 72.6% down (332 days to 91 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 3.3% down (from $860,000 to $832,000). Sales volume is 100.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Buellton's housing market is showing mixed signals this May, with activity picking up even as prices pull back from spring peaks. The dramatic month-over-month price decline of 26.5% might seem alarming, but it likely reflects a data correction rather than market collapse—previous months showed unusually low sales volume, suggesting incomplete reporting. What's more meaningful is that the median price sits just 3.3% below last year's level, suggesting relatively stable long-term pricing despite the seasonal dip.
The real encouraging sign is the improvement in market speed. Homes are now moving in 91 days on average, down sharply from 332 days, and sellers are capturing 97.3% of their asking price. This indicates renewed buyer interest as we head into summer, typical for Santa Barbara County's coastal lifestyle market. With 42 active listings available and prices holding steady around $830,000 to $850,000, buyers finally have meaningful inventory to choose from.
That said, lingering supply—properties averaging over 200 days on the market—suggests not all inventory is moving. The market isn't hot, but it's thawing nicely after a slow winter. For sellers, now feels like a reasonable time to list before summer activity peaks.
Buellton Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93427 | 6 | $832,000 | $480 | 91 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 4 | $982,000 | $572 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $705,000 | $454 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $210,000 | $137 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 3 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 42 active listings in Buellton with a median asking price of $850,000 and an average of 202 days on market.
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