Is Ben Lomond, CA 95005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ben Lomond is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 43% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #283 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 Ben Lomond housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Ben Lomond, CA 95005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $943,092. Overall, Ben Lomond is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Santa Cruz County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Freedom 95019 (0% sold over asking) or Los Gatos 95033 (12% sold over asking), while Santa Cruz 95065 (47% sold over asking) and Felton 95018 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ben Lomond real estate
Is Ben Lomond a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Ben Lomond, CA 95005 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 Ben Lomond?
The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ben Lomond sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ben Lomond?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Santa Cruz County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ben Lomond?
The median sale price was $943,092 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $570 per square foot.
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