Best Real Estate Agents in Santa Cruz County, CA• Updated
Explore real estate agents across Santa Cruz County, CA by home type and price range. Our 2026 scores are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.
Market Pulse: Hot 🔥
The Santa Cruz County, CA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 98% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 70 active listings and 185 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.4 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 5%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 16%. Listings in Santa Cruz County are moving 15 days faster than the California average.
Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Santa Cruz County, 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
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 4% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Entry Level Detached Homes fell 17% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 48 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Seller leverage in the Entry Level Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 101%.
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Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 7% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Homes have held steady over the last 6 months, latest month at 42 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 99%.
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High-End Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend Prices in the High-End Detached Home tier have stabilized over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for High-End Detached Homes fell 6% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 41 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Seller leverage in the High-End Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 98%.
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Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $3.4M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 54 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Condos/Co-ops
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend Prices in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier have stabilized over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Entry Level Condos/Co-ops have held steady over the last 6 months, latest month at 44 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 99%.
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Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $1M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Mid-Market range averaged 56 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 Condos/Co-ops received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $1.4M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the High-End range averaged 79 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 Condos/Co-ops received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home segment has softened by 9% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes rose 31% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 46 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Seller leverage in the Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 99%.
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Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $782K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Mobile/Manufactured Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 50 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 Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Townhomes
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Townhome tier had a median sale price of $779K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Entry Level range averaged 45 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 Townhomes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $962K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Mid-Market range averaged 51 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 Townhomes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Townhome tier had a median sale price of $2.2M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 47 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Townhomes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $792K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Entry Level range averaged 42 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 102% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $1.2M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Mid-Market range averaged 57 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $1.8M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the High-End range averaged 71 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $3.4M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 67 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Trends October 2026
Inventory Breakdown by Segment
| Property Type | Entry Level | High-End | Mid-Market | Ultra-Luxury | Total |
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| Condo/Co-op | 1 | — | 8 | — | 9 |
| Detached Home | 7 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 48 |
| Mobile/Manufactured Home | 3 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Townhome | 2 | — | 3 | — | 5 |
Market Insights & FAQ
How is the real estate market in Santa Cruz County, CA performing right now?
The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in Santa Cruz County, CA. Inventory is at 0.4 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 Cruz County, CA real estate?
Currently, $1,094,000 represents the median entry point in Santa Cruz County, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Santa Cruz County have moved downward by approximately 4% based on regional transaction data.
Are sellers in Santa Cruz County, CA getting their full asking price?
Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in Santa Cruz County, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 97.7%. On average, properties in Santa Cruz County are transitioning from active to sold status in 54 days.
Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Santa Cruz County, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Charlie Lambert (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 8 closed listings), Debra Wallace (High-End Detached Homes, 3 closed listings), Loren Morse (Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes, 5 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.
How does the Santa Cruz County, CA market compare to California trends?
Santa Cruz County, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader California region. Median home values are currently 45% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Santa Cruz County.
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Mack Hesson has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home purchases in Santa Cruz County, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed purchases in this segment.
Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
If you're selling a Mid-Market Detached Home in Santa Cruz County, CA, the data points to Charlie Lambert as a standout choice. Their listings in this segment have closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price. Based on 8 closed listings in this segment.
Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Debra Wallace has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Santa Cruz County, 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 3 closed listings in this segment (7 in Santa Cruz County, CA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Jessica Wallace has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Santa Cruz County, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment (6 in Santa Cruz County, CA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Jennifer Siem Oldham has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Santa Cruz County, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed purchases in this segment.
Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Buyers targeting Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops in Santa Cruz County, CA may want to work with Richard Seadler. Their buyer closings in this segment show a sale-to-list ratio that's more favorable than the local average — a signal of effective negotiation that keeps final purchase prices competitive for buyers. Based on 5 closed purchases in this segment (7 in Santa Cruz County, CA overall).
Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Robert Aldana has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Santa Cruz County, 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 4 closed listings in this segment (16 in Santa Cruz County, CA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA?
David Derousseau has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Santa Cruz County, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. 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.