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Real Estate End of Year Market Report for Santa Cruz | 2018

Get to know this quintessential California beach town!

Santa Cruz is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay and has 29 miles of coastline and includes numerous state parks and beaches. It encompasses a total area of 607 square miles, of which 445 square miles is land and 162 square miles is water.

Many buyers looking for Santa Cruz CA homes for sale are drawn to its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests, and rich farmland. The area has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and sunshine 300 days a year.

Santa Cruz County includes the incorporated cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. Some of the most popular communities include Aptos, Bonny Doon, Brookdale, Corralitos, Felton, Larkin Valley, La Selva Beach, Los Gatos Mountains, Rio del Mar, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, and Soquel.

Find your dream home in Santa Cruz CA!

Home to more than 250,000 residents, the county’s strong local economy is anchored by technology, agriculture, and tourism. Santa Cruz CA is also known for its captivating blend of nostalgia, natural beauty, and engaging activities such as kayaking, sailing, hiking, surfing, and golf.

You’ll also find an array of art galleries, museum, festivals, and outdoor performances. There are premier cultural events such as Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Capitola Twilight Concerts, the Santa Cruz Film Festival, Scotts Valley Art and Wine, and Open Studios.

Real estate in Santa Cruz CA

The real estate market in Santa Cruz is diverse and includes single-family homes, waterfront houses on pristine beaches, condos, townhomes, apartment buildings, commercial development properties, golf properties, and land for sale.

The homes in this area offer the ultimate comfort and lifestyle with prices that are absolutely to die for. Living here, you’ll be constantly surrounded by beautiful nature and great surf.  It’s simply a wonderful place to call home.

End of Year Market Report for Santa Cruz CA

Last March, the median price of single-family homes in Santa Cruz County hit a record of $935,100. Since then, the median price has stayed above the $900,000 mark.

There was also an increase in the inventory of homes for sale. During the first week of November, there were 544 listings. This is 9% more than the available number of homes for sale last year.

As for the number of sold homes, it was the same as about last year. However, with more homes on the market, the unsold inventory index — listings divided by sales — was 3.1 months, up from 2.8 months a year ago.

According to MLSListings, the median days on the market to sell a home was 35 days in October, up from 20 days in last 2017.

The median price for condos in Santa Cruz County was $565,000 — down from the January record of $637,500 — on 41 sales. There were 138 listings, a 68 percent increase from a year ago, and the unsold inventory index rose to 3.4 months.

For next year, it has been predicted that California's median home price would go down by 0.2 percent.

Click here for the most recent list of homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA.

Call me, Sandy Wallace, at (831) 818-7099. I am here to assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs in Santa Cruz CA. I am committed to providing you with the best service possible.

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Santa Cruz CA Homes for Sale | Market Report for August 2018

You will love living in Santa Cruz!

Santa Cruz is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay and is the quintessential California beach town. This place is known for its many beautiful beaches.

Buyers looking for Santa Cruz CA homes for sale are drawn to its stunning coastline, redwood forests, and great weather.  It is home to almost 280,000 residents. Santa Cruz County is the gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, one of our nation's most spectacular marine protected areas, which offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. It also has 29 miles of coastline and includes numerous state parks and beaches. Living here, you’ll be constantly surrounded by beautiful nature and great surf.  It’s simply a wonderful place to call home.

Enjoy the crowning jewel of the Golden State!

You will find numerous cultural and recreational activities, including sailing, fishing, golfing, surfing, kayaking and hiking. Cultural amenities in the area include the Santa Cruz County Symphony, the Cabrillo Music Festival, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the McPherson Museum of Art and History, the University of California Performing Arts Center, and the Henry J. Mello Performing Arts Center.

Beautiful Santa Cruz CA homes are waiting for you!

Looking to buy a home in the area? You’ll find diverse options including gorgeous waterfront homes, secluded homes on acreage, and even golf properties. There are also luxury estates, condominiums, and townhomes. Santa Cruz County includes the incorporated cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. Some of the popular communities include Aptos, Bonny Doon, Brookdale, Corralitos, Felton, Larkin Valley, La Selva Beach, Los Gatos Mountains, Rio del Mar, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, and Soquel. Market Report for August 2018 There are currently 787 homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA with a median home value estimate of $761, 100. Last July, there were 188 homes sold with an average sales price of  $981, 842 and 33 average DOM.

Homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA and median home value estimate    

Aptos- 126 homes for sale- $845,200

Ben Lomond- 20 homes for sale- $649,500

Capitola-27 homes for sale- $716,300

Felton -38 homes for sale-$570,900

Freedom - 8 homes for sale-$481,700

Santa Cruz - 249 homes for sale- $807,600

Scotts Valley - 41 homes for sale- $827,500

Soquel - 45 homes for sale- $796,100​

Click here for the most recent list of homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA. Call me, Sandy Wallace, at (831) 818-7099. I am here to assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs in Santa Cruz CA. I am committed to providing you with the best service possible.

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What's My Santa Cruz CA Home Value

Moving out of Santa Cruz?

Thinking of putting your Santa Cruz home up for sale?  

Upsizing, downsizing, career move or personal reasons, these are only some of the reasons why you will need to sell your home. It is not an easy decision, especially since your home is one of your biggest financial assets. However, once you have decided that a move is in order, the next step is knowing how much your home is worth.

Knowing your home’s value is important in pricing it correctly. When you have the right price, your home will easily sell in the market. If you price too high, it may not sell. Price it too low and you’ll end up losing money.

To get things right, you need the help of an expert.  This is the best time to contact your best local REALTOR® like me, Sandy Wallace.  

How to know your home’s price?

Pricing the home takes an intelligent guess. You need to look at several factors before deciding your list price. Your home’s price is dependent on the following factors. 

1. Location. Your home’s proximity to local amenities like schools, hospitals, shopping facilities, and public transportation affect your home’s price.

The closer you are to great locations, the pricier your home will be. Also, there are ‘high-end neighborhoods’. If your home happens to be in one, buyers are expected to pay more compared to when they are paying for a ‘low-end neighborhood’. 

2. Home’s features and condition. The condition of your property also affects the price. There is a difference between a well-maintained home and a dilapidated one, even if both properties have the same lot size and square footage.

The features of the home also factors in the price. Homes with a gourmet kitchen and spa-like master bathroom, for example, sell for a higher price than a home with no similar features. 

3. Improvements and upgrades. Homes that have recently upgraded command a higher price. However, there are some upgrades that may not even factor in the price. It would still be dependent on what upgrades the buyer’s may deem important. 

4. Market condition. Market condition varies and your Santa Cruz home’s price may depend on what kind of market your area is currently in.

If it happens to be a seller’s market, you have more control over your home’s price, but if it is a buyer’s market, it means there are plenty of homes for sale in Santa Cruz at the moment and buyers have more options to choose from, so you may want to offer your home at a lower price point.

How to get an accurate valuation of your home’s worth?

There are different ways you can have a home valuation. One of the popular trends in real estate these days is an online home value estimator. Almost all real estate websites offer one.

Although online home value estimators provide you with a fast and easy access to your home’ worth, it is not really accurate. It is still better to trust a professional to help you know your home’s value?

Why?

Because online estimators cannot visit your home, and you may have done upgrades or home renovations which would surely affect your home’s value.

When you seek my assistance, I will offer a home valuation for free, and you can be sure it is accurate because I use a comparative market analysis which tells me how many homes in your neighborhood are sold, and how much the competition are selling their homes for.

That way, you can adjust and price your home competitively.

Also, I have been a real estate agent in Santa Cruz for 19 years, and I am very familiar with the market in the area. I will visit your home to make sure that we have accounted for all the improvements you have made in the home.

Visit my website http://SantaCruzCAHomesForsale.com/about/ to learn more about me.

Planning to sell your home? Call me, Sandy Wallace, at (831) 818 -7099. I can help you sell your home quickly and for a top dollar price.

In case you cannot view this video here, please click the link below to view What’s My Santa Cruz CA Home Value on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtC2LRAWRds&feature=youtu.be