Is Ventura County, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ventura County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since February 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Ventura County, CA

How much do homes in Ventura County, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$839,896

$496/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since February 2023

+$18,941(+2.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ventura County have sold for 2.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ventura County was $839,896 in February 2024, up 2.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $496.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2023Feb 2024CHANGE
1 $420K$420K
0.0%
2 $575K$585K
+1.7%
3 $774.6K$799.8K
+3.2%
4 $959.7K$989.3K
+3.1%
5+ $1.2M$1.3M
+2.7%

Summary: Ventura County housing prices by bedroom type for February 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Santa Barbara County
+13.4%
Ventura County
+2.3%
Los Angeles County
+0.9%

Housing Supply in Ventura County, CA

How many homes are available in Ventura County, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jan 2024Feb 2024CHANGE
1,3431,434+6.8%

Summary: The Ventura County real estate market had 1,434 homes for sale in February 2024, a 6.8% increase compared to January 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJan 2024Feb 2024CHANGE
1 2026
+30.0%
2 248257
+3.6%
3 486511
+5.1%
4 424455
+7.3%
5+ 165185
+12.1%

Summary: The Ventura County housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 30%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jan 2024Feb 2024CHANGE
313332+6.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

142 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

65 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

125 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ventura County, you may be able to get a good deal. 42.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 332 homes were sold or pending in Ventura County in February 2024, up by 6.1% month-over-month. Of the 332 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ventura County, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Feb 2023Feb 2024CHANGE
49 Days40 Days-18.9%

Summary: Homes in Ventura County had an average of 40 days on market in Feb 2024, down by 18.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

196 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

88 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

48 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During February 2024, 332 homes were sold in Ventura County; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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 18 Days Ago

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