Is Santa Maria, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Santa Maria is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Santa Maria has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Santa Maria is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Santa Maria, CA

How much do homes in Santa Maria, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$665,199

$384/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$52,699(+8.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Santa Maria have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Santa Maria was $665,199 in November 2024, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $384.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $279K$299K
+7.2%
2 $450K$440K
-2.2%
3 $600K$645K
+7.5%
4 $699K$730K
+4.4%
5+ $773K$800K
+3.5%

Summary: Santa Maria housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.5%.

Housing Supply in Santa Maria, CA

How many homes are available in Santa Maria, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
170153-10.0%

Summary: The Santa Maria real estate market had 153 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 2624
-7.7%
3 8276
-7.3%
4 4737
-21.3%
5+ 1313
0.0%

Summary: The Santa Maria housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 21.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5339-26.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Santa Maria, you may be able to get a good deal. 35.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 39 homes were sold or pending in Santa Maria in November 2024, down by 26.4% month-over-month. Of the 39 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Santa Maria, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Santa Maria, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
22 Days19 Days-14.0%

Summary: Homes in Santa Maria had an average of 19 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 14% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

32 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Santa Maria are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 39 homes were sold in Santa Maria; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 21 Days Ago

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