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.
Compare Santa Cruz across the Santa Cruz & MontereyWhat's for sale in Santa Cruz
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By home type
Newest homes in Santa Cruz
1/8$2,499,000▼ $499K (17%)
$1271/sqft
3430 Loma Alta Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Listed 33 days ago
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
1/8$1,439,000
$1219/sqft
1524 - A 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Listed 10 days ago
Listing courtesy of Compass
1/8$1,880,000
$814/sqft
233 Van Ness Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 123 days ago
Listing courtesy of Room Real Estate
1/8$880,000
$1131/sqft
419 Barson Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 60 days ago
Listing courtesy of Intempus Realty
1/8$1,890,000
$801/sqft
404 Esmeralda Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 41 days ago
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
1/8$1,000,000
$636/sqft
101 Jewell Street #8
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 19 days ago
Listing courtesy of Real Brokerage Technologies
1/8$898,000
$676/sqft
471 Country Estates Terrace
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 2 days ago
Listing courtesy of Monterey Coast Realty
1/8$2,695,000
$1183/sqft
3390 Lillian Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Listed 39 days ago
Listing courtesy of Bailey Properties
1/8$3,495,000
$1121/sqft
16 Kite Hill Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Listed 10 days ago
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc
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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