Guadalupe Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Guadalupe, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 7
- Median Sale Price: $640,000
- Average Sale Price: $579,271
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $405
- Average Days on Market: 43
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Guadalupe moved 0.8% up (from $635,000 to $640,000). The number of homes sold was 75.0% up compared to the prior month (4 vs. 7). Average days on market shifted 87.0% up (23 days to 43 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.0% down (from $640,000 to $640,000). Sales volume is 250.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Guadalupe's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer. While sales volume jumped dramatically to seven homes this month, this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine surge in buyer activity. The more telling metric is the median price holding steady year-over-year at $640,000, suggesting the market has found an equilibrium after months of stability. What's concerning is the spike in days on market, which nearly doubled from 23 to 43 days—a meaningful slowdown that suggests buyers are becoming more cautious or selective despite homes selling at 99.3% of list price.
The gap between median and average prices ($640,000 versus $579,271) indicates some variability in the market, with a single land sale likely pulling the average down. With only nine active listings and a median asking price slightly below recent sales prices, inventory remains tight. The current pace suggests Guadalupe is transitioning from a seller's market into something more balanced. For sellers, the good news is homes are still fetching nearly full asking price; for buyers, the extended time on market provides slightly more negotiating room and the chance to be selective in a market that's cooling gradually but not dramatically.
Guadalupe Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93434 | 7 | $640,000 | $405 | 43 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 6 | $645,000 | $405 |
| LAND | 1 | $297,900 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 9 active listings in Guadalupe with a median asking price of $620,000 and an average of 17 days on market.
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