Santa Cruz is home to 100 active real estate agents and 185 active real estate offices. There are 2 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 3 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 343 active and sold properties, with 9 reviews in total. This is a 5% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We are so grateful to have had Teresa Marlow as our real estate agent. Over the last five years, we’ve worked with her to sell three homes and buy one, and every experience has been exceptional. Most recently, she went above and beyond to sell our house. Teresa walked us through several strategic options to help us get the best possible price. Thanks to her expertise and out-of-the-box thinking, the home sold before it even went on the market, for over our asking price, and closed in less than 30 days. When we were buying, she was always quick to respond and able to get us into properties at a moment’s notice. She helped us thoroughly evaluate inspection reports and property valuations. If anything seemed questionable on an inspection report, she didn’t hesitate to bring in another professional to verify it—just one example of how she always puts her clients first. Teresa handles every detail, large and small, with care and precision. She is honest, operates with integrity, and truly knows the ins and outs of real estate. She has a fantastic office team who is always available for questions and keeps us informed every step of the way. With Beverly as part of her team, we felt so cared for, very step of the way. They will always be our lifelong friends. Thank you for everything, Teresa!
100% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 5% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
3 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Santa Cruz.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Santa Cruz is $1.5m, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Santa Cruz stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 3 reviews in Santa Cruz over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months David Lyng Real Estate have sold 64 properties, which accounts for 10% of the property sales in Santa Cruz. This is followed by Coldwell Banker Realty with 50 property sales (8%) and Compass at 50 property sales (8%).

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