Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz, CA
251 listings available right now — swipe to find your perfect match.
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251
Active Listings
$1,801,959
Avg. Price
$30,000
Starting From
$14,950,000
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How much do homes cost in Santa Cruz?
The median home price in Santa Cruz is $1,398,000, with listings ranging from $30,000 to $14,950,000. Buyers can expect to pay around $949/sqft on average. Homes typically spend 72 days on market.
Price Distribution
Recent Price Drops in Santa Cruz
11 Santa Cruz homes dropped price in the last 30 days · average drop -3.9%.
2120 N Pacific Ave Spc 25
$295,000 → $275,000 · 2026-05-07
101 Endlich Dr
$2,199,000 → $2,050,000 · 2026-05-13
106 Santina Ct
$1,595,000 → $1,499,000 · 2026-05-13
410 13th Ave
$1,895,000 → $1,795,000 · 2026-05-07
335 Bridlewood Ct
$2,695,000 → $2,595,000 · 2026-05-11
46 Beulah Dr
$929,000 → $899,000 · 2026-05-02
And 5 more — sorted by largest drop first.
Featured Listings in Santa Cruz
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$1,300,0001024 Webster St
Santa Cruz, CA
$14,950,0004140 Opal Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,425,000631 Park Way
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,700,000603 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,540,000152 Frederick St
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,599,0001239 LA Madrona Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,485,000222 Highview Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
$899,0001060 30th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
$639,000755 14th Ave Apt 216
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,795,0001610 Bulb Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,100,000304 Harbor Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
$275,0002395 Delaware Ave Spc 72
Santa Cruz, CA
$235,000203 Vista Prieta Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
$199,900210 Vista Prieta Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
$245,0002395 Delaware Ave Spc 42
Santa Cruz, CA
$5,750,000514 Meder St
Santa Cruz, CA
$137,000170 W Cliff Dr Spc 40
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,200,0002606 Paul Minnie Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,099,000113 Washburn Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
$299,0002395 Delaware Ave Spc 126
Santa Cruz, CA
$3,795,0002565 Benson Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
$410,0003710 Gross Rd Spc 31
Santa Cruz, CA
$999,0001515 Brommer St
Santa Cruz, CA
Best Value Picks in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz homes priced below $949 per square foot — the city average. Sorted by lowest $/sqft.
$275,00080% below avg2395 Delaware Ave Spc 72
Santa Cruz, CA
$191/sqft
$137,00078% below avg170 W Cliff Dr Spc 40
Santa Cruz, CA
$206/sqft
$299,00078% below avg2395 Delaware Ave Spc 126
Santa Cruz, CA
$208/sqft
$245,00078% below avg2395 Delaware Ave Spc 42
Santa Cruz, CA
$213/sqft
$199,90065% below avg210 Vista Prieta Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
$333/sqft
$410,00064% below avg3710 Gross Rd Spc 31
Santa Cruz, CA
$342/sqft
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Schools serving multiple Santa Cruz listings, rated 7+ on a 10-point scale.
Santa Cruz High School
Mission Hill Middle School
Westlake Elementary School
Soquel High School
De Laveaga Elementary School
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
Bay View Elementary School
Scotts Valley High School
What types of homes are for sale in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz listings average 3.1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,865 square feet. The average year built is 1971. Single Family homes are the most common property type, making up 63% of available inventory.
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Start Swiping in Santa CruzAbout Living in Santa Cruz, California
Buyers searching in Santa Cruz, California will find 251 homes on the market today. Prices span $30,000 to $14,950,000; the median sits at $1,398,000, averaging $949 per square foot. 63% of what's available is single family. Condo (12%) and Manufactured (11%) round out the mix.
A typical Santa Cruz listing offers 3.1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,865 square feet. Average year built: 1971. Homes typically go under contract after 72 days on market.
Most of the current inventory in Santa Cruz is concentrated in The Circles, Nobel, Lower Seabright, Banana Belt. These neighborhoods differ sharply on price, style, and commute profile, so it pays to compare before narrowing.
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Frequently asked questions about homes for sale in Santa Cruz
How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are 251 homes for sale in Santa Cruz, CA right now, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $14,950,000. Inventory is refreshed daily from live listing feeds.
What is the median home price in Santa Cruz?
The median home price in Santa Cruz is $1,398,000, with an average of $1,801,959. Prices span $30,000 to $14,950,000 across 251 current listings.
What is the average price per square foot in Santa Cruz?
The average price per square foot in Santa Cruz is $949 based on current listings. Per-sqft varies meaningfully by neighborhood and property type within the city.
What types of homes are for sale in Santa Cruz?
Single Family homes dominate Santa Cruz inventory at 63% of listings. Condo (12%) and Manufactured (11%) round out the mix.
What does a typical Santa Cruz home look like?
A typical Santa Cruz listing offers 3.1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,865 square feet, with an average year built of 1971.
Which neighborhoods have the most listings in Santa Cruz?
Active inventory in Santa Cruz is concentrated in The Circles, Nobel, Lower Seabright, Banana Belt. Each neighborhood differs on price and property type, so comparing across them usually surfaces more range than a single one.
How long do Santa Cruz homes stay on the market?
Santa Cruz homes have been on the market an average of 72 days. Newer listings (under 7 days) typically indicate fresh inventory worth early attention.
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