Market analytics · June 2026 archive
Santa Clara, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
June 2026 · Market Analysis
Santa Clara inventory reaches 56 active listings as buyers gain room to negotiate
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Active listings in Santa Clara reached 56 homes in June 2026 — up from 42 in May and nearly double the 31 that were available a year ago — giving buyers more options than they've had at any point in the past 12 months. Only 6 homes closed in June, compared to 10 in June 2025, so the shelf is building faster than buyers are clearing it. The median list price of $771,500 sits well above the $577,500 median sale price, which tells you the active inventory is priced higher than what's actually transacting — buyers shouldn't anchor to asking prices when negotiating.
Market pulse
Active inventory has climbed every month since January's low of 22 homes, moving through 32 in February, holding at 32 in March and April, then stepping up to 42 in May and 56 in June. Closings, meanwhile, have been inconsistent — 13 in March, 12 in April, then just 7 in May and 6 in June. The sale-to-list ratio slipped to 97.53% in June from 98.75% in May, a signal that sellers are giving a little more ground. Days on market tell a split story: the median was 23 days in June, but a quarter of homes took longer than 89 days, meaning the luxury and over-priced segments are sitting while well-priced entry-level homes move quickly.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate has climbed steadily since February's 6.14% monthly average, reaching 6.66% in June and pushing further to 6.875% at the current spot rate — a 0.74 percentage point climb over that span. That trajectory has added real weight to monthly payments and is almost certainly a factor in why closings remain light relative to the growing number of homes available. VA-eligible buyers near Hill AFB or with military ties to the Washington County area may find the 6.5% VA rate offers a meaningful edge over conventional financing right now.
Payment math
At $578,000 — the median home price here — financing with 20% down at today's 6.875% rate puts the monthly principal and interest at $3,035, which is $38 more than 30 days ago when rates sat at 6.75%, and $223 above the February low when the 6.14% rate would have produced a $2,812 payment.
If you're buying
With 56 active listings and only 6 closings last month, you have real negotiating room — especially on homes past 60 days on market, where the sale-to-list ratio is closer to 96% than 100%. The Arcadia Vacation Resort listing that sat 208 days before closing at $1,375,000 is a good example of what patience can produce in the luxury segment. In the $400K–$700K range, Santa Clara Heights and Village on the Heights have been the most active subdivisions; if your target is there, look at anything that's been sitting since April or earlier and make an offer below ask.
If you're selling
The gap between the median list price ($771,500) and the median sale price ($577,500) is a clear signal that the market is not validating aspirational pricing right now. Sellers who price within 2%–3% of recent comparable sales in their subdivision will close faster — Santa Clara Heights closed at $670,000 in June in just 3 days, while over-priced luxury homes in the same month sat for 157 days at the median. If you're in the $700K-plus range, expect a longer timeline and build that into your plans before listing.
Outlook
With 56 homes active and closings running at 6 per month, it would take roughly 9 months to sell through the current inventory at this pace — a buyer-friendly environment that is likely to persist through the summer. Desert heat in the 95–105°F range typically slows foot traffic in July and August, which historically means fewer new buyers entering the Santa Clara market until September. Sellers in nearby St George face similar conditions, so buyers comparing the two markets will find leverage on both sides of the Snow Canyon corridor this summer.
Watch for
At the current pace of new listings running near 20 per month against only 6 closings, active inventory could approach 70–75 homes by August — at which point sale-to-list ratios would likely drift toward the low-96% range and sellers in the $700K-plus segment would face even longer waits.
"More homes, fewer closings — Santa Clara's summer shelf is the fullest it's been all year."
Common questions about Santa Clara this month
Is Santa Clara a buyer's or seller's market in June 2026? ▾
It's a buyer's market. With 56 active listings and only 6 closings in June, there's roughly 9 months of supply at the current sales pace. Buyers have room to negotiate — 4 of the 6 June closings came in below list price, and the sale-to-list ratio was 97.53%.
Why are so few homes closing in Santa Clara if there are so many listings? ▾
The gap between what sellers are asking ($771,500 median list) and what buyers are paying ($577,500 median sale) is wide, and rising mortgage rates — now at 6.875% — are limiting what many buyers can qualify for. Homes priced to the market are moving; homes priced to last year's expectations are sitting.
How long does it take to sell a home in Santa Clara right now? ▾
The median was 23 days in June, but that number masks a wide split. A quarter of homes closed in 4 days or fewer, while another quarter took longer than 89 days. Well-priced homes in Santa Clara Heights moved in under a week; luxury listings like the Arcadia Vacation Resort property sat 208 days before closing.
Are home prices rising or falling in Santa Clara? ▾
The June median sale price of $577,500 is up from $520,513 a year ago, but with only 6 closings the monthly median can swing significantly based on which homes happen to close. The more reliable signal is that the sale-to-list ratio has been below 99% every month this year, meaning buyers are consistently paying less than asking price.
How do Santa Clara home prices compare to St George? ▾
Santa Clara sits just west of St George along the Snow Canyon corridor and generally trades at similar price points, though the mix of luxury vacation properties (like Arcadia Vacation Resort and Entrada-area homes) can pull Santa Clara's averages higher. Buyers priced out of St George's more active market sometimes find more negotiating room in Santa Clara given the current inventory levels.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ list price — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to under contract
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
June 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
6 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 23 · 25th percentile 4 · 75th percentile 89
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
1 of 6 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. Arcadia Vacation Resort 1 sold · $1,375K · 208d
- 2. Santa Clara Heights 1 sold · $670K · 3d
- 3. Village On The Heights 1 sold · $485K · 38d
- 4. Tuscany At Cliffrose 1 sold · $314K · 0d
- 5. Santa Clara Townsite And Field 1 sold · $273K · 8d
June 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 4 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Jun-26 | Jun-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 6 | 10 | -40.00% | 50 | 46 | +8.70% |
| Median Sale Price | $577,500 | $520,513 | +10.95% | $581,608 | $647,872 | -10.23% |
| Median DOM | 23 | 27 | -14.81% | 36 | 48 | -25.00% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.53% | 98.40% | -0.88% | 97.99% | 98.42% | -0.44% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.