Ventura County Single/Detached Homes Market Summary – May 2026

The market shows modest strengthening in sales activity and pricing compared to May 2025, despite fewer new listings. Inventory pressure is easing slightly, but homes are still selling relatively quickly.

Key Highlights (Month-over-Month)

•  New Listings: 591 (↓13.22% from 681) — Fewer homes coming to market.

•  Sold Listings: 427 (↑3.14% from 414) — Slight increase in closed sales.

•  Median Sold Price: $1,025,000 (↑3.97% from $985,904).

•  Median List Price (of solds): $1,030,000 (↑3.52%).

•  List/Sold Price Ratio: 99.4% (strong — sellers are getting very close to asking price).

•  Average Days on Market: 44 (↑4.76% from 42) — Still a relatively fast market.

•  Median Days on Market: 26 (unchanged).

Year-to-Date (2026 vs 2025)

•  Sales volume is up slightly (+1.18%).

•  Prices continue to rise modestly (+1.4% median sold price).

•  Inventory-related metrics (new listings down 7.41%) suggest a tighter supply.

Here it is:

The market remains seller-friendly but balanced. Low inventory is supporting price growth, while sales volume holds steady or grows modestly. Buyers are still willing to pay close to list price, and homes are selling within about a month on average (median).