Santa Barbara Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Barbara, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 105
- Median Sale Price: $1,750,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,415,364
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,157
- Average Days on Market: 79
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Santa Barbara moved 2.9% up (from $1,700,000 to $1,750,000). The number of homes sold was 3.7% down compared to the prior month (109 vs. 105). Average days on market shifted 14.5% up (69 days to 79 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 2.0% down (from $1,785,000 to $1,750,000). Sales volume is 9.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Barbara's real estate market is showing mixed signals as we head into late summer. While the median home price ticked up 2.9% month-over-month to $1.75 million, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story—prices are actually down 2.0% from July 2025. This suggests the market has stabilized after earlier cooling, though we're not seeing the appreciation that characterized the pre-pandemic era. The uptick in homes sold year-over-year likely reflects improved data collection rather than actual demand surge, but it's worth noting that sales volume dipped 3.7% from June, which is typical seasonality heading into August.
What's worth watching is the shift in timing. Homes are sitting on the market significantly longer—up to 79 days from 69 days just a month ago—yet they're still selling at 97.3% of list price. This suggests buyers remain somewhat cautious despite strong seller pricing. With nearly 400 active listings and asking prices averaging $2.7 million, inventory is healthy by Santa Barbara standards, giving buyers more negotiating room than they've had recently. The gap between median ($1.75M) and average ($2.41M) prices indicates a wide range of properties available, making this a more balanced market than we've seen in recent years.
Santa Barbara Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93110 | 27 | $1,615,000 | $1,040 | 81 |
| 93103 | 17 | $1,375,000 | $1,240 | 114 |
| 93111 | 15 | $1,510,000 | $1,024 | 54 |
| 93101 | 14 | $1,477,500 | $1,122 | 60 |
| 93105 | 13 | $1,965,000 | $1,110 | 94 |
| 93109 | 12 | $1,991,250 | $1,314 | 41 |
| 93108 | 7 | $5,245,000 | $1,606 | 136 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 72 | $2,061,250 | $1,286 |
| CONDOS | 18 | $1,102,500 | $1,053 |
| MOBILE | 8 | $525,000 | $410 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,980,000 | $853 |
| OTHER | 2 | $1,020,000 | $904 |
| LAND | 2 | $3,247,500 | N/A |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,245,000 | $826 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 93 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 383 active listings in Santa Barbara with a median asking price of $2,700,000 and an average of 106 days on market.
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