Is Ventura, CA 93003 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ventura housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Ventura, CA 93003 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $835,139. Overall, Ventura is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ventura County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Ventura ranks #699 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westlake Village 91361 (13% sold over asking) or Oak Park 91377 (16% sold over asking), while Oxnard 93033 (62% sold over asking) and Ventura 93004 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.