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Santa Maria, CA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$636K1-yr changeUp4.0%

The typical home value in Santa Maria, CA is $636K as of September 2026, up 4.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Santa Maria ZIP code, the median list price is $757K and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Santa Maria, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$636K
1-yr changeMedian across Santa Maria ZIPs
+4.0%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Santa Maria
3
County
Santa Barbara County

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12-month value trend

+4.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Santa Maria over the last 12 months: $611K in Sep 2025 to $636K in Sep 2026 (+4.0%).

Sep 2025$611K

Sep 2026$636K

Median Zillow home value index across Santa Maria's ZIP codes.

Context

Santa Maria's housing market is moving at a measured pace. The typical home value sits at $635,567, up 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 143 homes for sale with a median list price of $756,975, while new listings number 88. Homes spend a median of 45 days on market, and 23.8% of listings have seen a price cut. For sellers, the combination of steady appreciation and moderate inventory suggests conditions favor those willing to price competitively and be patient with the sales timeline.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Santa Maria, CA?

Typical home value

$636K

Up4.0%YoY

Median list price

$757K

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

143

Price cuts

23.8%

New listings

88

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Santa Maria's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Santa Maria, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Santa Maria, CA are up 4.0% over the past year, from $611K in September 2025 to $636K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Santa Maria, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$635,567+4.0%
September 2025$611,263No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Santa Maria ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

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

Santa Maria, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 45 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Santa Maria ZIP code, and 88 new listings against 143 active listings across Santa Maria, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Santa Maria housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Santa Maria ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Santa Maria rose 4.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Santa Maria?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Santa Maria shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 4.0% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Santa Maria ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Santa Maria?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Santa Maria ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Santa Maria, CA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Santa Maria?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Santa Maria is $635,567, which is up 4.0% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market?

Homes in Santa Maria have a median days on market of 45 as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Santa Maria?

There are 143 homes for sale in Santa Maria as of September 2026, with 88 new listings and 23.8% of listings carrying a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Santa Maria, CA?

Typical home values in Santa Maria, CA are up 4.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Santa Maria, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 45 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Santa Maria ZIP code, and 88 new listings against 143 active listings across Santa Maria, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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