Santa Clara Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Clara, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 69
- Median Sale Price: $1,790,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,793,337
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,189
- Average Days on Market: 50
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 103.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Santa Clara moved 7.7% up (from $1,661,500 to $1,790,000). The number of homes sold was 6.8% down compared to the prior month (74 vs. 69). Average days on market shifted 4.2% up (48 days to 50 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 11.9% up (from $1,600,000 to $1,790,000). Sales volume is 3.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Clara's housing market is showing resilience despite seasonal softening in July. The median sale price hit $1.79 million, up nearly 12 percent year-over-year, signaling sustained buyer demand even as inventory begins to accumulate. The slightly elevated price-to-list ratio of 103.6 percent suggests sellers still retain modest negotiating power, though this is softer than the aggressive seller's market conditions we saw earlier in the year. The month-over-month uptick in days on market to 50 days reflects typical summer seasonality as fewer buyers actively shop during peak vacation season.
What's worth watching is the growing inventory pool. With 206 active listings and a median asking price notably lower than recent sales prices, there's a meaningful gap between seller expectations and actual market value. This disconnect may ease gradually as listings age and pricing adjusts. Single-family homes continue to dominate activity, comprising nearly two-thirds of sales, which makes sense given Santa Clara's character as a family-oriented community. Overall, the market appears to be normalizing toward balanced conditions rather than tightening further, making this a relatively stable moment for both buyers and sellers to reassess their positions.
Santa Clara Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95051 | 40 | $1,940,000 | $1,274 | 50 |
| 95050 | 21 | $1,675,000 | $1,166 | 50 |
| 95054 | 8 | $1,199,000 | $766 | 49 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 45 | $2,000,000 | $1,409 |
| TOWNHOMES | 12 | $1,317,500 | $791 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $600,000 | $653 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $1,825,000 | $634 |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,400,000 | $909 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,400,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 62 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 206 active listings in Santa Clara with a median asking price of $1,499,975 and an average of 49 days on market.
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