Santa Cruz, CA
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$1.23M
12-Month Sales
152
-10.7%
1-Year Appreciation
-10.7%
Properties Tracked
23,454
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | $935.6K |
| Boulder Creek | $768.6K |
| Aptos | $1.2M |
| Capitola | $1.1M |
| Ben Lomond | $2.18M |
| Watsonville | $430K |
| Soquel | $812.5K |
Cities in Santa Cruz
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 9 | $935.6K |
| Boulder Creek | 9 | $768.6K |
| Aptos | 7 | $1.2M |
| Capitola | 3 | $1.1M |
| Ben Lomond | 2 | $2.18M |
| Watsonville | 2 | $430K |
| Soquel | 2 | $812.5K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 38th Ave Spc 39 | Santa Cruz | $305K |
| May 20, 2026 | N Sequoia Rd | Boulder Creek | $530K |
| May 15, 2026 | Vista Del Mar Dr | Aptos | $2.1M |
| May 15, 2026 | 12351 INDIAN ROCK WAY | Los Gatos | $1.63M |
| May 13, 2026 | Madrona Rd | Boulder Creek | $512K |
| May 8, 2026 | Saint Francis Dr | Boulder Creek | $790K |
| May 8, 2026 | Seascape Resort Dr | Aptos | $575K |
| May 7, 2026 | Soquel Dr Spc 217 | Soquel | $625K |
| May 4, 2026 | Big Basin Way | Boulder Creek | $1.1M |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Delaware Ave Spc 59 | Santa Cruz | $10K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Clubhouse Dr | Aptos | $1.27M |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2nd Ave | Santa Cruz | $1.3M |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 183 SYLVAN AVE | Boulder Creek | $614K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | W Park Ave | Boulder Creek | $1.14M |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Marion Ave | Ben Lomond | $1.01M |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Vista Prieta Ct | Santa Cruz | $220K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Feather Ln | Santa Cruz | $600K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Crocker Ct | Aptos | $879K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Las Ondas Ct | Santa Cruz | $1.76M |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Highway 9 | Brookdale | $700K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+1.4%
Implied 1-yr
+5.4%
2026 Q3
$1.25M
2026 Q4
$1.26M
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 | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ave | Capitola | Dec 27, 2021 | $11,000,000 |
| Las Olas Dr | Aptos | Jun 7, 2022 | $10,000,000 |
| Las Olas Dr | Aptos | Jun 13, 2022 | $10,000,000 |
| Beach Dr | Aptos | Nov 1, 2023 | $9,800,000 |
| Via Pontos Way | Watsonville | Aug 23, 2024 | $9,130,000 |
| Bayview Dr | Aptos | Sep 9, 2022 | $8,800,000 |
| Opal Cliff Dr | Santa Cruz | Aug 16, 2024 | $8,750,000 |
| Beach Dr | Aptos | Dec 24, 2021 | $7,899,000 |
| Beach Dr | Aptos | Feb 16, 2022 | $7,125,000 |
| Via Gaviota | Aptos | Sep 12, 2024 | $7,045,888 |
Other counties in California
How Santa Cruz ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#43 of 62
Median price
#13 of 62
Frequently asked about Santa Cruz County
What is the median sale price in Santa Cruz County?
The median sale price in Santa Cruz County over the last 12 months is $1.23M, based on 152 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County home prices have changed -10.7% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Santa Cruz County?
Roughly 152 home sales were recorded in Santa Cruz County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Santa Cruz County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Santa Cruz County.
When were most homes in Santa Cruz County built?
Most homes in Santa Cruz County were built in the 1970-1979 era.