North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno Housing Market · 2026

Data through Sep 2026

Data curated by Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · How this data works

North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno Market Snapshot

North Santa Cruz is a balanced market and tilting gently toward buyers. A good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:

Based on 10 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.

Data through September 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$3.79M
▲ Up 10.3% from September 2025
Up $355K from September 2025
Homes Sold
10
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$25,144/mo
7.4% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$21,009
  • Property Tax$3,951
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
26 days
▲ 14 more days than in September 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.0%
▼ Down from 103.9% in September 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
40%
40% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
5
▼ Down 23.8% from September 2025
About 1.6 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in North Santa Cruz.

Median Sale Price
Up 10.3% year-over-year in North Santa Cruz. Based on 10 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
25% more homes sold than a year ago in North Santa Cruz.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 17% from a year ago in North Santa Cruz, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 7.4%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno

Is now a good time to buy in North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno?

North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno is a balanced market that is tilting gently toward buyers. Both sides have reasonable leverage, contingencies are more common, and there is time to make thoughtful decisions.

How do North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $3.79M, North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno's median sits about 114% above the Bay Area average of $1.77M. North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno is on the higher end of the regional market.

This is close to the Monte Sereno city-wide median of $4.20M.

How competitive is North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno for buyers?

North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 1% above asking on average
  • 40% close above list price
  • 26 days typical time to go pending

Buyer strategy: contingencies are more accepted, and there is time to tour and negotiate without extreme pressure.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno home?

At $3.79M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $25,144:

  • $21,009 principal and interest
  • $3,951 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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Melanie Tan
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