Santa Cruz County Market Update – September 2025
– Active Inventory stayed flat from August ’25 to September ‘25. Active Inventory is up 14.3% from September ’24.
– The median SFH sales price for September was $1.23M, down 11.5% from the month prior. September ’25 median home price is down 3.9% from September ’24.
– Number of Sales increased by 1.6% from August ’25 and is up 29.0% from September ’24.
– Days on Market in September ’25 was 47. Days on Market in September ’24 was 41.
September was a continuation of shifted market conditions. Active inventory remains elevated giving buyers more options to choose from. Resulting from the increase in choice, buyers have become increasingly passive and more selective. The result is many homes staying on the market for a long time, and the requirement for an adjustment in expectations to get the home sold.
