Want to know what your Santa Maria home is worth? Online estimates can get you in the ballpark, but Santa Maria has enough variety, from older central neighborhoods to newer subdivisions and manufactured-home communities, that a citywide number rarely fits a specific house. Here is what the latest public market data shows, what actually moves value in Santa Maria, and how to get a free pricing analysis from The Gonzalez Group at Compass.
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These are the latest figures Redfin has published for Santa Maria. They describe the whole market, not your home, but they show the direction and pace buyers and sellers are working with.
| Median sale price (3 months ending Sept 2026) | $654,688 (+3.2% year over year) |
|---|---|
| Median days on market | 31 (a year earlier: 31) |
| Homes sold in September 2026 | 128 (a year earlier: 114) |
| Average sale-to-list price | 100.2% |
| Homes sold above list price | 50.0% |
| Homes with price drops | 28.6% |
| Median sale price per square foot | $368 (down 3.8% year over year) |
| Redfin Compete Score | 81 of 100 (very competitive) |
Source: Redfin, Santa Maria, CA housing market (all home types; "Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records"). Latest data published as of November 1, 2026 covers September 2026. Viewed November 1, 2026.
For context and what it means, read our Santa Maria market report (November 2026).
Older central Santa Maria, around Broadway and downtown, is where you find mid-century ranch homes on larger lots with mature trees. Value here swings on condition and updates, and on whether past additions and garage conversions were permitted. Well-updated homes on quiet streets often compete with newer tract homes on price.
The newer subdivisions on the edges of the city offer two-story floor plans, larger garages and, in some tracts, HOAs and solar. Because many homes share floor plans, recent sales in the same tract are the strongest guide, and small differences such as a backyard that backs to open space or a busy street show up clearly in price.
Condos, townhomes and manufactured-home communities give buyers a lower entry point. For manufactured homes, whether the land is owned or leased and the space rent make a large difference, so we price them with comparables on the same terms.
Learn more about each area on our Santa Maria real estate page.
School assignment can shift buyer demand from one Santa Maria neighborhood to the next. Elementary and middle schools are part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, and high schools, including Santa Maria High, Pioneer Valley High, Ernest Righetti High and Delta High, belong to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Because boundaries change, we confirm assignments with the districts rather than assume them.
Commute access also affects value. Homes near Highway 101, Betteravia Road or Main Street are convenient for drivers headed north to San Luis Obispo County or toward Vandenberg Space Force Base, while homes on quiet interior streets can be valued higher by families. Santa Maria's housing stock ranges from older single-story ranch homes to newer two-story tract homes, condos and manufactured homes, and each type is compared only with its own kind.
Local factors matter too: proximity to Allan Hancock College, Marian Regional Medical Center, the Santa Maria Town Center and agricultural fields can each influence price, positively or negatively, depending on the buyer.
Not every upgrade earns its cost back. In Santa Maria, buyers typically reward fresh interior paint, updated flooring, a clean and functional kitchen, newer roofs and HVAC, and owned solar. Permitted garage conversions and ADUs can add value for multigenerational families, while unpermitted ones may reduce the price buyers and appraisers accept. Large luxury remodels in modest neighborhoods rarely return their full cost. Before you spend, ask us which projects make sense for your home and your timeline.
Automated estimates rely on public records, which often lag behind reality in Santa Maria. Records may not show a remodeled kitchen, a permitted addition or owned solar, and they may still count a converted garage as a garage. They also cannot see condition. Two homes with the same bed and bath count on the same street can differ by tens of thousands of dollars because of updates and lot use, which is why our analysis starts with a visit or a detailed conversation about your home.
The best returns usually come from items that help a home appraise and show well: fresh interior paint, replacing worn flooring, repairing anything an FHA or VA appraiser would flag, tidy landscaping and clean, bright photos. Before spending on bigger projects, ask us for the recent comparable sales so you can see whether the market is paying for them in your neighborhood.
Licensed since 2004 (CA DRE 01429838), Richard Gonzalez and The Gonzalez Group at Compass have sold 1,150+ homes with $350M+ in sales volume. Day to day, Katie Bautista, a bilingual REALTOR® (CA DRE 02062673) focused on Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley, works with Santa Maria clients, and Richard stays involved in pricing, marketing and negotiation on every Gonzalez Group transaction. Spanish-speaking help is available (se habla español).
Redfin reported a median sale price of $654,688 for the three months ending September 2026, up 3.2% from a year earlier (all home types). A median blends very different homes, so your home's value may be higher or lower.
Redfin rated Santa Maria "very competitive" (Compete Score 81 of 100) in its latest data, with an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.2% and about half of homes selling above list price.
They are a starting point. They often miss updates, permits, condition and lot use. A local comparative market analysis based on recent nearby sales is more reliable for pricing.
No. It is free, and there is no obligation to list. Many homeowners use it to plan a refinance, a move-up or simply to know where they stand.
Richard Gonzalez (CA DRE 01429838) and Katie Bautista, a bilingual REALTOR® who focuses on Santa Maria and Orcutt, review recent sales of similar homes near you and adjust for condition and updates.
Team sales figures: Gonzalez Group team sales, CRMLS, 2004–present. Market figures are third-party estimates as cited and may be revised by the source. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR®, CA DRE 01429838 · Compass, CA DRE 01991628 · Equal Housing Opportunity.
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