Santa Clarita Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Clarita, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 25
- Median Sale Price: $845,000
- Average Sale Price: $864,265
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $434
- Average Days on Market: 80
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Santa Clarita moved 5.8% down (from $897,000 to $845,000). The number of homes sold was 32.4% down compared to the prior month (37 vs. 25). Average days on market shifted 2.4% down (82 days to 80 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 2.6% down (from $867,500 to $845,000). Sales volume is 38.9% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Clarita's housing market is showing signs of fatigue heading into late spring. Sales volume dropped 32 percent from March to just 25 homes, a significant decline that suggests buyer interest is cooling off. While the year-over-year comparison looks positive with sales up 39 percent, the month-to-month weakness is more telling about current conditions. The median price of $845,000 is down nearly 6 percent from last month, indicating sellers are adjusting expectations in a less competitive environment. At 80 days on market, homes are moving slightly faster than March, but this likely reflects motivated sellers pricing more realistically rather than genuine demand strength.
The market is settling into a more balanced state favoring buyers. Homes are now selling at 100.3 percent of list price, essentially at asking, compared to the seller-friendly premiums we've seen in recent years. With 250 active listings available, buyers finally have options to shop and negotiate. The gap between active inventory asking prices ($892,000 median) and actual sales prices suggests some listing overpricing is correcting. Rising mortgage rates and spring's typically slower pace for real estate are likely converging here. For buyers, this represents a genuine window of opportunity. For sellers, pricing strategically and being flexible will be key to standing out in this less frenzied market.
Santa Clarita Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91350 | 13 | $865,000 | $440 | 63 |
| 91390 | 10 | $637,500 | $437 | 109 |
| 91387 | 2 | $1,187,500 | $382 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 19 | $892,805 | $410 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $610,000 | $543 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $601,187 | $643 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $260,000 | $145 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 9 |
| $750K+ | 15 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 250 active listings in Santa Clarita with a median asking price of $892,000 and an average of 43 days on market.
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