Best Real Estate Agents in Santa Ynez, CA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Santa Ynez, CA? This page compares realtors in Santa Ynez within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Santa Ynez, CA or help buying a home in Santa Ynez, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.

Market Pulse
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The Santa Ynez, CA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 97% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 6 active listings and 1 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.2 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 239%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 95%. Transaction speed in Santa Ynez is currently 90 days slower than the broader Santa Barbara County benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Santa Ynez, CA

Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →

Detached Homes

13.56AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 44 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $2M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 61 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($960K - $4.2M)
DEALS
41
AVG. DOM
61d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
AJ
Allan Jones
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
102%
HS
H Jasan Sherman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
112%
KG
Kendrick Guehr
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
111%
TP
The Epstein Partners
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
111%
JC
Jim Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
104%
CS
Colton Semler
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
89%
MB
Micah Brady
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
91%
DZ
Dianna Zlaket REALTOR Zlaket
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
JM
Jon Mahoney
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
76%
CC
Carole Colone
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $6.6M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 102 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Homes received 134% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($5.6M - $7.6M)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
102d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
134%
PM
Patty Murphy
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
—
PM
Patty Murphy
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
—
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $13M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 131 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 84% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($13M - $13M)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
131d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
84%

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

111Jun
Sales Volume
Mobile/Manufactured Homes recorded 1 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $319K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 21 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
($319K - $320K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
21d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
KA
Karin Aitken
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
97%
RJ
Rhoda Johnson
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
97%
CC
Carole Colone
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
97%

Santa Ynez Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
6
Average List Price
$3.4M
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketTotal
Detached Home
5
—
1
6

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Santa Ynez, CA performing right now?

The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in Santa Ynez, CA. Inventory is at 1.2 months of supply. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly, often with multiple offers.

What are the current pricing trends for Santa Ynez, CA real estate?

Currently, $7,578,000 represents the median entry point in Santa Ynez, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Santa Ynez have moved upward by approximately 239% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Santa Ynez, CA getting their full asking price?

Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in Santa Ynez, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 97.4%. On average, properties in Santa Ynez are transitioning from active to sold status in 151 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Santa Ynez, CA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Santa Ynez, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Allan Jones (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Patty Murphy (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Karin Aitken (Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes, 1 closed listing). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Santa Ynez, CA market compare to Santa Barbara County trends?

Santa Ynez, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Santa Barbara County region. Median home values are currently 337% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Santa Ynez.

Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Patty Murphy has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Santa Ynez, CA, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Colton Semler has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Santa Ynez, CA, closing faster than the segment average at a below-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Allan Jones has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Santa Ynez, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Carole Colone has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home purchases in Santa Ynez, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (2 in Santa Ynez, CA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Karin Aitken has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home listings in Santa Ynez, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Santa Ynez, CA?

Patty Murphy has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Santa Ynez, CA, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment.