Scotts Valley Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Scotts Valley, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 13
- Median Sale Price: $1,140,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,191,077
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $611
- Average Days on Market: 92
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Scotts Valley moved 11.8% down (from $1,292,500 to $1,140,000). The number of homes sold was 35.0% down compared to the prior month (20 vs. 13). Average days on market shifted 61.4% up (57 days to 92 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.9% down (from $1,224,500 to $1,140,000). Sales volume is 35.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Scotts Valley's housing market is showing clear signs of cooling this spring. April saw both median prices and sales volume drop significantly—homes selling for nearly 12 percent less than March and transaction count down a third. That 92-day average time on market is particularly telling; it's nearly doubled from 57 days just a month ago. While the 98.2 percent sale-to-list ratio suggests homes are still moving close to asking price, the lengthening days indicate sellers are losing negotiating power. This slowdown aligns with broader Santa Cruz County trends, where inventory remains elevated and buyer demand has softened alongside persistent mortgage rates.
The expanding inventory pipeline—67 active listings—suggests the market may cool further before stabilizing. What's notable is that the median asking price on those active listings is holding steady around $1.15 million, which could mean some sellers haven't adjusted expectations yet. With year-over-year price declines also running about 7 percent, we're looking at a genuine shift from the red-hot market of 2024. For buyers, this represents a meaningful window of opportunity; for sellers, it's a reminder that timing and realistic pricing matter more than ever in this increasingly balanced market.
Scotts Valley Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95066 | 13 | $1,140,000 | $611 | 92 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 7 | $1,449,000 | $739 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $637,500 | $414 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $983,750 | $560 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 10 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 67 active listings in Scotts Valley with a median asking price of $1,150,000 and an average of 51 days on market.
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