Santa Barbara, CA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$3.09M
12-Month Sales
55
1-Year Appreciation
—
Properties Tracked
3,633
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Alta Mesa | $281.3K |
| Alta Vista | $140K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Mesa | 31 | $281.3K |
| Alta Vista | 1 | $140K |
Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 276 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 | 1850 JELINDA DR | $25.5M |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 330 W CANON PERDIDO ST | $2.47M |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 39 SUNSHINE LN | $215K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 4004 VIA LAGUNA | $6.78M |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1181 GLENVIEW RD | $6.7M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 121 W DE LA GUERRA ST UNIT 11 | $2.28M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1520 PORTESUELLO AVE | $2.13M |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 1428 LAGUNA ST UNIT B | $1.73M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Old Mill Rd Spc 157 | $658K |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 2805 SPYGLASS RIDGE RD | $7.8M |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 730 E COTA ST | $1.47M |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1590 SAN ROQUE RD | $560K |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 796 HOT SPRINGS RD | $8.46M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 3131 LUCINDA LN | $2.8M |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Traci Dr | $995K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+8.7%
Implied 1-yr
+34.8%
2026 Q3
$5.28M
2026 Q4
$5.57M
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 848 HOT SPRINGS RD | Aug 25, 2022 | $36,000,000 |
| 851 BUENA VISTA DR | Mar 17, 2022 | $25,000,000 |
| 848 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 |
| 1850 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 |
| 810 BUENA VISTA DR | Jun 3, 2022 | $17,000,000 |
| 810 BUENA VISTA DR | Jun 2, 2022 | $17,000,000 |
How Santa Barbara compares
| Metric | Santa Barbara | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.09M | $1.17M | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | — | +59.5% | +33.6% |
| Sales (12mo) | 55 | 7,083 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in California
How Santa Barbara ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#209 of 1234
Median price
#26 of 1234
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 $3.09M, based on 55 transactions.
How many sales happen each year in Santa Barbara?
Roughly 55 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.