North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno Housing Market · 2026

Data through Jul 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 8 homes sold in the 3 months ending July 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 July 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$3.72M
Down 0.2% from July 2025
Down $6K from July 2025
Homes Sold
8
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$23,305/mo
6.71% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$19,242
  • Property Tax$3,879
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
24 days
10 more days than in July 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.2%
Down from 102.4% in July 2025
Selling 1% below asking
% Sold Over Asking
50%
50% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
4
Up 7.2% from July 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
Down 0.2% year-over-year in North Santa Cruz. Based on 8 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
33% fewer homes sold than a year ago in North Santa Cruz.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 1% 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 6.71%. 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 $3.72M, North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno's median sits about 107% above the Bay Area average of $1.80M. North Santa Cruz, Monte Sereno is on the higher end of the regional market.

Within Monte Sereno, this area trades about 13% below the city-wide median of $4.30M.

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 0.8% below asking on average
  • 50% close above list price
  • 24 days typical time to go pending
  • 30% of listings have had a price reduction

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 $3.72M with 20% down at 6.71%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $23,305:

  • $19,242 principal and interest
  • $3,879 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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Melanie Tan
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