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Is Big Sur, CA 93920 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Big Sur is a buyer’s market. With about 25.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply25.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list85.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$3,679▲ +129.9% vs. last year

The Big Sur housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Big Sur, CA 93920 sold above their list price and there were 25.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 316% to $7,496,756. Overall, Big Sur is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Monterey County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, King City 93930 (53% sold over asking) and Salinas 93907 (53% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Big Sur real estate

Is Big Sur a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 25.6 months of supply in Big Sur, CA 93920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

Do homes in Big Sur sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 85.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Big Sur?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Monterey County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Big Sur?

The median sale price was $7,496,756 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $3,679 per square foot.

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