Week Ending March 28, 2026
Santa Cruz County Market Stats
Real numbers from a Realtor who tracks this market every single day — not a data feed from a national portal.
Where the Market Stands
I track Santa Cruz County market conditions every week. The numbers below are sourced directly from MLSListings via Aculist for the week ending March 28, 2026 — the most current data available.
Data from MLSListings via Aculist, produced March 30, 2026. Week ending March 28, 2026. All property classes. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Contact Walter for neighborhood-specific breakdowns.
What the Numbers Mean
Raw statistics tell one story. Here’s what they actually mean for buyers and sellers in today’s market.
Inventory Is Rising — But Still Below Last Year
When homes sell above their asking price on average, it tells you that well-priced inventory is moving fast and attracting multiple offers. For buyers, this means a pre-approval is essential, offer strategy matters, and moving quickly on homes you love is not optional — it’s required.
For sellers, this means the window is open. Spring is historically the strongest selling season, and with inventory still below prior-year levels, well-priced homes are not sitting. For buyers, more listings are coming to market weekly — now is the time to be ready, not still getting ready.
39 Closed Sales This Week — Demand Is Consistent
Thirty-nine homes closed the week of March 28, consistent with the pace we’ve seen since late February. Weekly closed sales are tracking close to 2025 levels, which is a healthy sign. The market didn’t slow down through winter — it maintained momentum, and spring is reinforcing that.
This is why off-market access matters. My network surfaces homes before they’re listed, giving buyers a real advantage in a supply-constrained environment. If you’re waiting for the right home to appear on Zillow, you may already be too late.
782 Total Listings — What That Means in Practice
After the rapid appreciation of 2020–2022, Santa Cruz County prices have settled into a more sustainable pattern. Year-over-year gains in the 3–5% range reflect ongoing demand, limited supply, and the area’s enduring lifestyle appeal — but without the volatility of the pandemic-era market.
For buyers: the homes are there, but they’re not sitting. The gap between 2026 and 2025 inventory levels means you’re operating in a tighter market than last year’s buyers were. Work with someone who knows which homes are coming before they’re listed. That’s the real advantage in this environment.