Goleta Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Goleta, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 33
- Median Sale Price: $1,265,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,291,677
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $814
- Average Days on Market: 52
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Goleta moved 10.8% up (from $1,142,500 to $1,265,500). The number of homes sold was 50.0% up compared to the prior month (22 vs. 33). Average days on market shifted 5.5% down (55 days to 52 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 84.2% up (from $687,000 to $1,265,500). Sales volume is 106.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Goleta's housing market is firing on all cylinders this July, with median prices jumping nearly 11 percent month-over-month to $1,265,500. That's a remarkable 84 percent surge compared to last year, signaling either genuine appreciation or a shift in the types of homes selling. The sale-to-list ratio of 100.4 percent tells an interesting story: sellers are getting exactly what they're asking for, which typically indicates strong buyer demand in a fairly balanced market. With homes spending just 52 days on the market, properties aren't lingering, though the pace has slowed slightly from June's 55 days as summer seasonality may be cooling activity.
What's particularly notable is the widening gap between the median sale price ($1,265,500) and active listing prices (median asking of $1,495,000). That $230,000 spread suggests sellers have ambitious expectations that haven't yet materialized. With 75 homes actively listed and averaging 95 days on market, there's more inventory than we're seeing move, pointing to potential price resistance among buyers. The market remains active and healthy, but this gap warrants watching—it could indicate either a softening in buyer appetite or a correction in seller expectations as we head into late summer.
Goleta Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93117 | 31 | $1,265,500 | $811 | 53 |
| 93111 | 2 | $1,135,000 | $861 | 37 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 15 | $1,600,000 | $931 |
| CONDOS | 12 | $753,500 | $737 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $299,950 | $361 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $2,670,000 | $690 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
| $750K+ | 25 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 75 active listings in Goleta with a median asking price of $1,495,000 and an average of 95 days on market.
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