Santa Rosa Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Rosa, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 235
- Median Sale Price: $735,000
- Average Sale Price: $992,741
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $492
- Average Days on Market: 75
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Santa Rosa moved 3.7% up (from $709,000 to $735,000). The number of homes sold was 0.8% down compared to the prior month (237 vs. 235). Average days on market shifted 13.6% up (66 days to 75 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 3.5% up (from $710,000 to $735,000). Sales volume is 5.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Rosa's housing market is showing modest resilience heading into late summer, though signs of cooling are creeping in. The median price climbed 3.7% month-over-month to $735,000, keeping pace with the year-over-year gains of 3.5%. That's meaningful appreciation, especially considering California's broader market pressures. However, the real story is in the pacing: homes are now sitting on the market for 75 days on average, up 13.6% from June. That's a significant jump and suggests buyers are becoming more selective and negotiating harder—notice the sale-to-list price ratio at 99.8% indicates sellers are barely holding their asking prices.
The inventory situation tells us more. With 847 active listings and median asking prices at $747,490, there's notably more supply available than homes actually selling. This inventory depth, combined with longer marketing periods, suggests we're moving away from the seller-friendly conditions that have dominated recent years. The modest 0.8% dip in monthly sales volume reinforces this shift. Single-family homes dominate sales at 168 units, typical for Santa Rosa's character, but the overall market feels like it's finding a new equilibrium—neither a buyer's nor seller's market, but genuinely balanced.
Santa Rosa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95404 | 56 | $775,000 | $543 | 97 |
| 95403 | 54 | $791,250 | $478 | 79 |
| 95409 | 46 | $762,500 | $462 | 68 |
| 95407 | 31 | $660,000 | $533 | 65 |
| 95401 | 28 | $628,000 | $439 | 61 |
| 95405 | 18 | $725,000 | $483 | 60 |
| 95439 | 1 | $1,580,000 | $584 | 74 |
| 93012 | 1 | $1,499,999 | $577 | 59 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 168 | $776,500 | $555 |
| MOBILE | 17 | $175,000 | $170 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 16 | $750,000 | $349 |
| CONDOS | 10 | $409,250 | $382 |
| LAND | 10 | $451,250 | N/A |
| OTHER | 7 | $910,000 | $356 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $582,500 | $388 |
| CONDO | 1 | $375,000 | $256 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 8 |
| $200K - $299K | 7 |
| $300K - $399K | 14 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 88 |
| $750K+ | 108 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 847 active listings in Santa Rosa with a median asking price of $747,490 and an average of 108 days on market.
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