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For Sale
Active Listings
101
Average Price
$750k
Price Range
$425k - $1.4M
Median Price
$750k

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Santa Maria Housing Market

The median home in Santa Maria sold for $690K over the past 12 months, up 3.8% from the year before.

There are 101 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $750K — about $395 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 49 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.

At 456 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 2.7 months of supply — a seller’s market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$690K▲ 3.8%
456 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$750K
101 active listings
Price per sq ft
$409
Median, closed sales
Days on market
49
Median, list to close
Sale to list
100%
Of asking price
Months of supply
2.7
6 months is balanced
New this week
17
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$425K – $1.35M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
456▼ 10.8%
vs 511 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
4
$300K – $500K
11
$500K – $750K
36
$750K – $1M
30
$1M – $2M
19
$2M+
1

Inventory by property type

Residential
101
Land
14
Residential income
5

Market data derived from MLS records, updated November 3, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Santa Maria buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Santa Maria or elsewhere in the Santa Barbara County, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Santa Maria?▼
Homes in Santa Maria sold for a median of $690K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 101 homes currently for sale is $750K. That works out to roughly $409 per square foot. Most listings fall between $425K and $1.35M.
Is Santa Maria a good place to buy a home?▼
At 2.7 months of supply, the market favours sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 49 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price. The median sale price is up 3.8% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Santa Maria?▼
Current inventory in Santa Maria, in California's Santa Barbara County, breaks down as 101 residential, 14 land, 5 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Santa Maria?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Santa Barbara County — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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