About Watsonville
Watsonville is located in
Santa Cruz County and is known for its farming and agriculture industries, predominantly its production of berries and fruits. This city’s rich soil and consistently warm weather contribute to its agricultural success. Residents also revel in the beautiful Mediterranean weather where temperatures are consistently around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Watsonville real estate is positioned between
Monterey and
Santa Cruz making it a hot spot for business and industry. Its location, paired with its easy access to numerous highways, makes the city ideal for commuters to access bigger cities like Santa Cruz,
San Jose and
Salinas. Students here have numerous options for both private and public school, and Cabrillo College is located within the city limits. Watsonville real estate is truly diverse, sporting a beautiful and busy downtown. In addition, Watsonville has vast open space made up of 28 public parks. The Pajaro Dunes area of the city attracts tourists and locals with its beach front Watsonville homes and condos. The city also hosts the famed Strawberry Festival and an annual air show. Expand your Watsonville homes search by using the city’s
95076 zip code. You can also use our site to
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REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Watsonville
Geography Type: City
Data Period: May 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $800,000 (-1.2% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $800,000
Active Listings: 40
New Listings: 1
Pending Sales: 5
Closed Sales: 1
Median Days on Market: 5 days
Average Days on Market: 5 days
Median Price/SqFt: $649
Average Price/SqFt: $649
Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
Months of Inventory: 6.5
Total Sale Volume: $800,000
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $629,000
Average Sale Price: $601,909
Active Listings: 24
New Listings: 14
Pending Sales: 1
Closed Sales: 11
Median Days on Market: 25 days
Average Days on Market: 61 days
Median Price/SqFt: $541
Average Price/SqFt: $560
Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
Months of Inventory: 6.5
Total Sale Volume: $6,621,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BUYER'S MARKET: More than 6 months of inventory gives buyers negotiating leverage.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
May 2025 – May 2026
Single-family homes in Watsonville have a median sale price of $800,000. There are 40 active listings, and 1 homes sold last month, with a median of 5 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $629,000, with 24 currently available. The price per square foot is $649 for single-family homes versus $541 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes