Is Goleta, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Goleta is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Goleta, CA

How much do homes in Goleta, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,250,000

$782/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$25,000(+2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Goleta have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Goleta was $1,250,000 in March 2024, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $782.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $585K$581.2K
-0.6%
2 $760K$753K
-0.9%
3 $1.2M$1.2M
+1.8%
4 $1.3M$1.6M
+19.0%
5+ $1.5M$1.8M
+14.6%

Summary: Goleta housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Santa Barbara
+10.8%
Goleta
+2.0%

Housing Supply in Goleta, CA

How many homes are available in Goleta, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3541+17.1%

Summary: The Goleta real estate market had 41 homes for sale in March 2024, a 17.1% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 58
+60.0%
2 54
-20.0%
3 1111
0.0%
4 1011
+10.0%
5+ 47
+75.0%

Summary: The Goleta housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 60%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 75%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
11110.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Goleta, you could pay more than the asking price. 45.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Goleta in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 11 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Goleta, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
22 Days18 Days-17.8%

Summary: Homes in Goleta had an average of 18 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 17.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 11 homes were sold in Goleta; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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 22 Days Ago

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