Santa Barbara, CA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$4.05M
12-Month Sales
54
+20.0%
1-Year Appreciation
+20.0%
Properties Tracked
8,959
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Alta Mesa | $274.4K |
| Alta Vista | $140K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Mesa | 38 | $274.4K |
| Alta Vista | 1 | $140K |
Top ZIP Codes
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | N LA Cumbre Rd | $1.55M |
| May 8, 2026 | 1413 SHORELINE DR | $3.86M |
| May 5, 2026 | LA Paloma Ave | $3.41M |
| May 1, 2026 | Glenn Rd | $1.5M |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Via Los Santos | $4.35M |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Jelinda Dr | $25.5M |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 330 W CANON PERDIDO ST | $2.47M |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Sunshine Ln | $215K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 4004 VIA LAGUNA | $6.78M |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Glenview Rd | $6.7M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | W De La Guerra St Unit 11 | $2.28M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Portesuello Ave | $2.13M |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Laguna St Unit B | $1.73M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Old Mill Rd Spc 157 | $658K |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Spyglass Ridge Rd | $7.8M |
| Jan 20, 2026 | E Cota St | $1.47M |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1590 SAN ROQUE RD | $560K |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Hot Springs Rd | $8.46M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Lucinda Ln | $2.8M |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Traci Dr | $995K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+3.8%
Implied 1-yr
+15.0%
2026 Q3
$4.81M
2026 Q4
$4.96M
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Rd | Aug 25, 2022 | $36,000,000 |
| Buena Vista Ave | Mar 17, 2022 | $25,000,000 |
| Hot Springs Rd | Feb 24, 2022 | $20,950,000 |
| Cuervo Ave | Jul 1, 2022 | $18,500,000 |
| LA Ladera Rd | Jul 20, 2022 | $18,150,000 |
| Jelinda Dr | Apr 20, 2023 | $18,000,000 |
| E Valley Rd | Jan 7, 2022 | $17,500,000 |
| Via Roblada | Jun 14, 2022 | $17,250,000 |
| Buena Vista Dr | Jun 3, 2022 | $17,000,000 |
| Buena Vista Dr | Jun 2, 2022 | $17,000,000 |
How Santa Barbara compares
| Metric | Santa Barbara | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $4.05M | $1.16M | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | +20.0% | +0.5% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 54 | 22,049 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in California
How Santa Barbara ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#192 of 1279
Median price
#26 of 1279
Frequently asked about Santa Barbara
What is the median sale price in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $4.05M, based on 54 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara home prices have changed +20.0% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Santa Barbara?
Roughly 54 home sales were recorded in Santa Barbara over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Santa Barbara?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Santa Barbara.
When were most homes in Santa Barbara built?
Most homes in Santa Barbara were built in the 1950-1969 era.