Santa Cruz, CA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$1.28M
12-Month Sales
43
-32.9%
1-Year Appreciation
-32.9%
Properties Tracked
7,341
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
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Top ZIP Codes
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 38th Ave Spc 39 | $305K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Delaware Ave Spc 59 | $10K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2nd Ave | $1.3M |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Vista Prieta Ct | $220K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Feather Ln | $600K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Las Ondas Ct | $1.76M |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Dougmar Dr | $1.56M |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Nova Dr | $2.07M |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Benson Ave | $600K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Seabright Ave | $1.05M |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Erin Ln | $790K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Axford Rd | $1.6M |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Tree Frog Ln | $900K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Mattison Ln | $1.38M |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Laurel St | $1.18M |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Grandview St Apt 1204 | $525K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 13th Ave | $791K |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 41st Ave | $2.51M |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Atlantic Ave Unit 310 | $701K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Pacheco Ave | $1.7M |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+2.2%
Implied 1-yr
+8.8%
2026 Q3
$1.28M
2026 Q4
$1.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Opal Cliff Dr | Aug 16, 2024 | $8,750,000 |
| 615 MEDER ST | Jun 23, 2021 | $6,650,000 |
| Scholl Ln | May 18, 2023 | $6,000,000 |
| 4360 OPAL CLIFF DR | Jun 25, 2024 | $5,250,000 |
| Gharkey St | Mar 4, 2022 | $5,200,000 |
| Ocean View Ave | Oct 6, 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| Cliff St | Sep 9, 2022 | $4,995,000 |
| Ocean View Ave | Jun 7, 2022 | $4,995,000 |
| Felix St Apt A | Sep 26, 2022 | $4,830,000 |
| Geoffroy Dr | Sep 8, 2022 | $4,800,000 |
How Santa Cruz compares
| Metric | Santa Cruz | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $1.28M | $1.16M | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | -32.9% | +0.5% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 43 | 22,049 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in California
How Santa Cruz ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#625 of 1279
Median price
#283 of 1279
Frequently asked about Santa Cruz
What is the median sale price in Santa Cruz, CA?
The median sale price in Santa Cruz over the last 12 months is $1.28M, based on 43 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz home prices have changed -32.9% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Santa Cruz?
Roughly 43 home sales were recorded in Santa Cruz over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Santa Cruz?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Santa Cruz.
When were most homes in Santa Cruz built?
Most homes in Santa Cruz were built in the 1950-1969 era.