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About Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County, California forms the northern coast of the Monterey Bay. The county is filled with natural beauty from immaculate beaches to stunning redwood forests, and scenic mountains to rich farmlands. One of the original counties of California, Santa Cruz County is home to 14 state parks and beaches, and enjoys the same beautiful sun-filled, low-humidity Mediterranean climate as the rest of the Greater Bay Area. The county’s economy is anchored by its agriculture and tourism. Over $500 million are generated annually through the county’s tourism and more than $14 million are generated through tourism related taxes for the local government. Many business professionals commute daily from Santa Cruz County. California State Routes 1, 9, 17, 35, 129, 152, and 236 provide outlets to neighboring counties and the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District is highlighted by its “Highway 17 Express” bus which commutes hundreds of people into Santa Clara County daily. Santa Cruz County cities like Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, and Aptos provide great living condition for people who want small town feeling with big city access. Don’t forget to use our site to Find An Agent to help your real estate search.

Santa Cruz County Market Snapshot

Jul 2024 – May 2026

Single-family homes in Santa Cruz County have a median sale price of $1,245,000, down 2.4% over the past 3 months. There are 347 active listings, and 134 homes sold last month, with a median of 14 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $855,000, with 101 currently available. The price per square foot is $758 for single-family homes versus $710 for attached homes.

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Homes Recently Listed In Santa Cruz County

$1,995,000 Active 3 Days on Site Residential Income 4,096 Sq Ft
Agent: Jan Taylor Phone: (831) 332-4489
$4,300,000 Active 9 Days on Site Residential Income 6,048 Sq Ft
Agent: Jo Ellen Smith Phone: (831) 247-9600
$1,785,000 Active 9 Days on Site Triplex 2,250 Sq Ft
Agent: Marshall Keneipp Phone: (303) 913-8113
$1,799,000 Active 12 Days on Site Duplex 2,826 Sq Ft
Agent: Linda Bailey Phone: (831) 818-1944
$1,395,000 Active 13 Days on Site Residential Income 1,844 Sq Ft
Agent: Tony Melo Phone: (831) 566-9716
$1,750,000 Active 17 Days on Site Duplex 1,645 Sq Ft
Agent: Suzanne M Rodoni Phone: (831) 345-4568
$2,100,000 Active 17 Days on Site Residential Income 4,878 Sq Ft
Agent: Peter Baird Phone: (831) 646-1919
$1,799,000 Active 18 Days on Site Duplex 1,840 Sq Ft
Agent: Brandi Jones Phone: (831) 588-5145
$2,749,000 Active 26 Days on Site Residential Income 3,155 Sq Ft
Agent: Erik Barbic Phone: (831) 464-5039
$1,350,000 Active 27 Days on Site Duplex 900 Sq Ft
Agent: Gayle O Neal Phone: (831) 419-4841
$1,200,000 Contingent 30 Days on Site Duplex 3,919 Sq Ft
Agent: Ramon Vazquez Phone: (831) 818-7901
$750,000 Active 31 Days on Site Duplex 1,710 Sq Ft
Agent: Tony Melo Phone: (831) 566-9716
$1,300,000 Active 37 Days on Site Duplex 1,232 Sq Ft
Agent: Charlene King Phone: (831) 801-5464
$1,498,000 Active 39 Days on Site Duplex 960 Sq Ft
Agent: Vicki Malandra Phone: (831) 818-2337
$1,997,500 Active 44 Days on Site Duplex 4,096 Sq Ft
Agent: Paul Burrowes Phone: (831) 295-5130
$999,000 Active 45 Days on Site Duplex 880 Sq Ft
Agent: Tyanne Scaletti Phone: (831) 234-8004
$1,395,000 Active 36 Days on Site Duplex 1,714 Sq Ft
Agent: Peter Cook Phone: (831) 247-7211
$6,999,000 Active 52 Days on Site Residential Income 4,754 Sq Ft
Agent: Dave Dawson Phone: (831) 901-2856
$2,950,000 Active 54 Days on Site Residential Income 5,060 Sq Ft
Agent: The C Group Phone: (831) 601-8936
$3,150,000 Active 54 Days on Site Duplex 3,520 Sq Ft
Agent: Tommy Ligon Phone: (831) 331-7828
$1,895,000 Active 58 Days on Site Residential Income 5,858 Sq Ft
Agent: Troy Hinds Phone: (831) 706-6224
$2,700,000 Active 66 Days on Site Duplex 2,957 Sq Ft
Agent: Nan Tingley Phone: (408) 807-5430
$999,000 Contingent 41 Days on Site Triplex 2,400 Sq Ft
Agent: Kelly Mechem Phone: (831) 334-7707
$1,200,000 Active 73 Days on Site Residential Income 4,076 Sq Ft
Agent: Rhonda Prunella Phone: (831) 338-2184
$3,975,000 Active 75 Days on Site Residential Income 4,828 Sq Ft
Agent: Sam Bird Robinson Phone: (831) 515-6060
$1,599,000 Contingent 80 Days on Site Residential Income 2,289 Sq Ft
Agent: Kathleen Manning Phone: (831) 566-3127
$1,000,000 Pending 86 Days on Site Residential Income 2,292 Sq Ft
Agent: Dana Sales Phone: (831) 588-5710
$1,849,000 Active 89 Days on Site Residential Income 2,079 Sq Ft
Agent: John O Donnell Phone: (831) 345-6583
$1,195,000 Contingent 89 Days on Site Residential Income 2,300 Sq Ft
Agent: Hap Albers Phone: (831) 372-1922
$2,445,000 Active 88 Days on Site Residential Income 4,536 Sq Ft
Agent: Andy Kay Phone: (831) 239-9002
$1,550,000 Contingent 84 Days on Site Residential Income 2,971 Sq Ft
Agent: Andy Kay Phone: (831) 239-9002
$1,485,000 Contingent 102 Days on Site Duplex 2,312 Sq Ft
Agent: Michael Lavigne Phone: (831) 689-9784
$3,800,000 Active 104 Days on Site Residential Income 4,530 Sq Ft
Agent: Kasey Hinchman Phone: (831) 239-3708
$3,800,000 Active 107 Days on Site Residential Income 4,530 Sq Ft
Agent: Kasey Hinchman Phone: (831) 239-3708
$1,185,000 Active 115 Days on Site Duplex 1,400 Sq Ft
Agent: Daniel Chole Phone: (408) 767-8162
$1,175,000 Active 116 Days on Site Residential Income 2,772 Sq Ft
Agent: Aldina Maciel Phone: (831) 840-1360
$1,850,000 Active 37 Days on Site Residential Income 3,264 Sq Ft
Agent: Maxwell Dapkus Phone: (408) 497-7946
$1,999,999 Active 120 Days on Site Residential Income 2,685 Sq Ft
Agent: Shawki Farhat Phone: (831) 228-9559
$1,149,000 Active 138 Days on Site Duplex 1,920 Sq Ft
Agent: John Hickey Phone: (831) 239-3353
$1,185,000 Contingent 138 Days on Site Duplex 1,792 Sq Ft
Agent: Fred Rubio Phone: (408) 314-3009
$11,470,000 Active 153 Days on Site Residential Income 13,510 Sq Ft
Agent: Anton Lazarenko Phone: (650) 862-3173
$1,325,000 Contingent 159 Days on Site Residential Income 2,634 Sq Ft
Agent: Katy King Phone: (831) 247-6614
$1,575,000 Active 161 Days on Site Duplex 1,329 Sq Ft
Agent: Roger Knapp Phone: (831) 426-1199
$2,495,000 Active 167 Days on Site Residential Income 3,806 Sq Ft
Agent: Kathleen Hall Phone: (831) 588-5993
$1,595,000 Active 158 Days on Site Duplex 1,029 Sq Ft
Agent: Frank De Bernardo Phone: (831) 901-2324
$2,250,000 Active 164 Days on Site Residential Income 4,991 Sq Ft
Agent: Paul Bailey Phone: (831) 818-0406
$2,500,000 Active 173 Days on Site Duplex 2,150 Sq Ft
Agent: Paul Zech Phone: (831) 247-3007
$3,600,000 Active 180 Days on Site Duplex 2,080 Sq Ft
Agent: Oscar Gutierrez Phone: (831) 421-2424
$10,800,000 Active 233 Days on Site Residential Income 7,932 Sq Ft
Agent: Melissa Echeverria Phone: (415) 716-7340
$695,000 Contingent 298 Days on Site Residential Income 2,263 Sq Ft
Agent: Nick Bailey Phone: (831) 706-7349
$3,250,000 Active 374 Days on Site Residential Income 4,370 Sq Ft
Agent: Chris Shoemaker Phone: (831) 247-2647
$1,199,000 Active 382 Days on Site Residential Income 2,602 Sq Ft
Agent: Tung Nguyen Phone: (408) 858-7710
$1,595,000 Active 390 Days on Site Residential Income 500 Sq Ft
Agent: Sarah Newhouse Phone: (831) 296-3306
$11,900,000 Active 397 Days on Site Residential Income 3,911 Sq Ft
Agent: Kasey Hinchman Phone: (831) 239-3708
$2,535,000 Active 558 Days on Site Residential Income 5,923 Sq Ft
Agent: Marvin Christie Phone: (831) 406-1031