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Santa Cruz County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Santa Cruz County saw 413 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $280,000, with a median AVM value of $275,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 452 involuntary liens on 390 properties, 38 in pre-foreclosure, and 11,918 properties with more than 50% equity in Santa Cruz County. The market also includes 7,028 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
15,087
Total Home Sales
404 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$280,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
23.94%
Current Pre-foreclosures
38
% of Properties in Distress
0.25%
Total Involuntary Liens
452
% of High Equity Homes
79%
Markets Nearby Santa Cruz County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Santa Cruz County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Sonoita ($569,000), Tubac ($537,000), 85637 ($569,000), and 85646 ($537,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.