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Homes for sale in Santa Cruz, CA

Browse 196 live Santa Cruz listings. Buy with our $5,000 flat fee and keep the difference.

Homes for sale

196

Median price

$1.6M

Median $/sqft

$913

Typical GoReal savings

$35,000

Santa Cruz market snapshot

Middle 50% of prices
$1.1M–$2.5M
Median days since listed
96 days
Listings with a price cut
38%
New in the last week
5%

Medians computed hourly from active MLS inventory (sample capped at 500 per city). “Days since listed” counts how long the homes listed today have been on the market so far — not how long a home takes to sell.

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What's for sale in Santa Cruz

Counted across all 196 active listings — not a sample. Tap any slice to search it.

What you keep buying in Santa Cruz

As of July 2026, there are 196 homes for sale in Santa Cruz. The median list price is $1,595,000. Half of all listings fall between $1,099,000 and $2,499,000.

At Santa Cruzprices, a traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced home runs about $40,000$48,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, that same purchase keeps roughly $35,000$43,000 in your pocket — money most first-time buyers put straight toward their down payment or closing costs.

Buying in Santa Cruz: common questions

How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz?

As of July 2026, there are 196 active listings in Santa Cruz, CA on the MLS. Half of all listings fall between $1,099,000 and $2,499,000.

What is the typical home price in Santa Cruz?

The median list price in Santa Cruz's current inventory is $1,595,000. Medians beat averages here — a single ultra-high-end estate can't skew them — so this tracks the typical home better. Prices update continuously as new homes hit the market.

How much can I save buying in Santa Cruz with a flat-fee agent?

A traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced Santa Cruz home runs about $40,000–$48,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, roughly $35,000–$43,000 stays in your pocket, subject to seller-offered compensation and lender guidelines.

How do I tour a home in Santa Cruz?

Request a tour from any listing page and a real advisor coordinates the showing for you, or call (650) 667-8000. Tours are free with no obligation.

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