Ventura Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Ventura, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 81
- Median Sale Price: $890,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,001,717
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $603
- Average Days on Market: 70
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Ventura moved 4.1% up (from $855,000 to $890,000). The number of homes sold was 11.0% up compared to the prior month (73 vs. 81). Average days on market shifted 20.7% up (58 days to 70 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 1.7% up (from $875,000 to $890,000). Sales volume is 4.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Ventura's housing market is showing modest spring momentum, though with some mixed signals worth noting. Sales volume jumped 11 percent month-over-month to 81 homes, but this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine surge in buyer activity. More telling is the median price gain of 4.1 percent to $890,000, which suggests underlying strength heading into summer. Buyers are moving quickly too—the near-perfect 99.2 percent sale-to-list ratio indicates properties are hitting their asking prices, a sign of healthy demand relative to supply.
However, there's a cautionary note in the slowing pace. Average days on market climbed from 58 to 70 days month-over-month, a notable 21 percent jump. This suggests buyers are taking longer to decide, potentially reflecting interest rate concerns or simply the reality that prices above $1 million are testing buyer limits. The inventory snapshot tells the story: 293 active listings with median asking price near $1 million are sitting an average 97 days, well above the sold properties' pace.
Overall, Ventura feels like a market hitting a natural equilibrium after strong early spring activity. Sellers still have leverage, but that window is tightening as the season progresses and buyer fatigue sets in.
Ventura Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93003 | 38 | $783,500 | $529 | 66 |
| 93001 | 24 | $1,052,500 | $825 | 82 |
| 93004 | 19 | $925,000 | $484 | 67 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 53 | $970,000 | $680 |
| MOBILE | 9 | $365,000 | $287 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $479,000 | $459 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $700,000 | $544 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,600,000 | $663 |
| OTHER | 2 | $2,185,000 | $657 |
| LAND | 1 | $585,000 | N/A |
| CONDO | 1 | $590,000 | $558 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 7 |
| $500K - $749K | 14 |
| $750K+ | 53 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 293 active listings in Ventura with a median asking price of $999,000 and an average of 97 days on market.
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