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BUYER BRIEFING Ventura, CA
Ventura, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Ventura, CA.

Ventura's single-family market is a seller's market, but list prices have softened from their peak — giving prepared buyers a narrow window to lock in before demand tightens further.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The single most important benchmark for understanding overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Market Data
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Median List Price
$1.25M
Down from $1.3M peak in Apr 2026 and -0.3% YoY vs Sep 2025's $1.35M — a rare dip that won't last long in this tight market.
Price Per Sq Ft
$717
Up +3.3% in 3 months (from $692 in Mar) and +4.4% YoY vs $687 in Sep 2025 — per-foot cost is climbing steadily; buy now to lock in today's rate.
Months of Inventory
2.09 mo
Only 2.09 months of supply — deep in seller's territory (under 4 mo). Flat vs Sep 2025's 2.07 mo, showing this supply crunch is no short-term blip.
Market Action Index
38.83
At 38.83 — firmly above the 30-point seller threshold. Consistent above 38 for 12 months straight signals sustained demand you're competing against.
What This Means

A Slim Window While Prices Dipped

List prices have pulled back from $1.3M to $1.25M — but inventory stays razor-thin at 2 months and price-per-foot keeps climbing. This is the entry point buyers have been waiting for. Hesitate and rising per-foot costs close the gap fast.

Honest Caveats

Days on market rose to 56 days from 49 in May, and 42% of single-family listings have taken price cuts — signs sellers aren't untouchable. You may have modest negotiating room, but don't mistake softness for a buyer's market; supply remains critically low.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 2, 2026