Is Santa Barbara, CA 93109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Santa Barbara is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 38% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #389 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Santa Barbara housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Santa Barbara, CA 93109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $1,961,651. Overall, Santa Barbara is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Santa Barbara County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Santa Barbara ranks #389 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Los Olivos 93441 (0% sold over asking) or Casmalia 93429 (0% sold over asking), while New Cuyama 93254 (100% sold over asking) and Santa Maria 93458 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Buellton 93427Seller’s market $567 /sq ftCarpinteria 93013Seller’s market $1,089 /sq ftCasmalia 93429 $436 /sq ftGoleta 93117Seller’s market $821 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Santa Barbara nearby
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Questions about Santa Barbara real estate
Is Santa Barbara a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Santa Barbara, CA 93109 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Barbara?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Santa Barbara sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Santa Barbara?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Santa Barbara County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price was $1,961,651 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,451 per square foot.
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