Is Santa Ynez, CA 93460 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Santa Ynez is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 2% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #1063 of 1065 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Santa Ynez housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Santa Ynez, CA 93460 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (72 days then) and the median sale price fell 53% to $1,326,926. Overall, Santa Ynez is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Santa Barbara County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 85%.
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 Ynez nearby
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Questions about Santa Ynez real estate
Is Santa Ynez a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Santa Ynez, CA 93460 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 Ynez?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Santa Ynez sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Santa Ynez?
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 Ynez?
The median sale price was $1,326,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $677 per square foot.
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