Is Santa Maria, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
Since last year, Santa Maria has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Santa Maria, CA
How much do homes in Santa Maria, CA cost?
Median Sold Price
$645,000
$371/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Santa Maria was $645,000 in March 2024, up 15.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $371.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $279K | $288K | +3.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $439.5K | $455K | +3.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $550K | $618.6K | +12.5% |
4 Bedrooms | $634.9K | $715K | +12.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | $710.5K | $790.1K | +11.2% |
Summary: Santa Maria housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.2%.
Housing Supply in Santa Maria, CA
How many homes are available in Santa Maria, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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132 | 126 | -4.5% |
Summary: The Santa Maria real estate market had 126 homes for sale in March 2024, a 4.5% decrease compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 0 | 1 | +100.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 14 | 18 | +28.6% |
3 Bedrooms | 72 | 71 | -1.4% |
4 Bedrooms | 37 | 30 | -18.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | 9 | 6 | -33.3% |
Summary: The Santa Maria housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 18.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
46 | 44 | -4.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 44 homes were sold or pending in Santa Maria in March 2024, down by 4.3% month-over-month. Of the 44 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 45% 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
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
35 Days | 26 Days | -26.2% |
Summary: Homes in Santa Maria had an average of 26 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 26.2% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
31 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 44 homes were sold in Santa Maria; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.