Market Snapshot
February 2026 Closings · Updated March 7, 2026
Median Sold Price
$855,000
Active Listings
487
Median Days on Market
28 days
Months of Inventory
1.9 mo
Sold-to-List Ratio
99.1%
30-Yr Mortgage Rate
6.87%
Data reflects SCV MLS closed sales and active listings. All figures are estimates. Individual property results vary.
Neighborhood Price Tracker — February 2026
Santa Clarita is not one market — it's six. Here's how each community is performing right now.
Valencia
Most competitiveStevenson Ranch
Lowest inventorySaugus
Best negotiating roomNewhall
Walkable downtownCanyon Country
Best appreciationCastaic
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Reasons to Buy Now
- Inventory is ticking up — more choices than 6 months ago
- Rates eased to 6.87% — down from 7.12% peak in early Feb
- Prices appreciate ~3% YoY — every month of delay costs money
- DPA programs (CalHFA Dream For All) reopening spring 2026
- Spring competition hasn't fully arrived yet — act before peak
Reasons You Might Wait
- Rates are still elevated vs. 2020–21 lows (but those aren't coming back)
- Affordability is stretched — median income-to-price ratio near historic high
- Market could soften if recession risk materializes
- Still a seller's market — buyers have less leverage than in neutral markets
- If you're not financially ready (credit, savings, stable income)
The honest answer:
Timing the market is nearly impossible. The right time to buy is when you're financially ready, planning to stay 5+ years, and have found the right home in the right neighborhood. Use our calculator to see if the numbers work for you — then decide.
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