Is Santa Maria, CA 93458 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Santa Maria housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Santa Maria, CA 93458 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 63%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $643,222. Overall, Santa Maria is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Santa Barbara County, homes here sell faster than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Santa Maria ranks #156 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 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) is even more competitive.