Back to Monterey County

Salinas

Homes for Sale · Central Coast

Loading listings...

For Sale
Active Listings
9
Average Price
$840k
Price Range
$399k - $8.9M
Median Price
$840k

Ready to Make Your Move in Salinas?

Whether you're buying or selling in Salinas, start with the numbers above — then tell us what you're trying to do.

Expert service • Local market knowledge • Proven results

Salinas Housing Market

The median home in Salinas sold for $685K over the past 12 months, down 10.6% from the year before.

There are 9 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $840K — about $564 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 49 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.

At 5 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 21.6 months of supply — a buyer’s market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$685K▼ 10.6%
5 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$840K
9 active listings
Price per sq ft
$524
Median, closed sales
Days on market
49
Median, list to close
Sale to list
100%
Of asking price
Months of supply
21.6
6 months is balanced
Typical price range
$399K – $8.95M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
5▼ 50.0%
vs 10 the year before

Inventory by price

$300K – $500K
1
$500K – $750K
1
$750K – $1M
4
$1M – $2M
2
$2M+
1

Inventory by property type

Residential
9
Land
1

Market data derived from MLS records, updated October 15, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Salinas buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Salinas or elsewhere in the Central Coast, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Salinas?▼
Homes in Salinas sold for a median of $685K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 9 homes currently for sale is $840K. That works out to roughly $524 per square foot. Most listings fall between $399K and $8.95M.
Is Salinas a good place to buy a home?▼
At 21.6 months of supply, the market favours buyers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 49 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price. The median sale price is down 10.6% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Salinas?▼
Current inventory in Salinas, in California's Central Coast, breaks down as 9 residential, 1 land. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Salinas?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Central Coast — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

Buying in Salinas

Ready to find your home in Salinas?

Joseph will personally guide you through every step.

Tell us what you're looking for

The more we know, the better the matches.

New to the process? See how buying works, step by step.

Selling in Salinas

What's your Salinas home worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from Joseph — backed by real comparable sales.

Tell us about your property

The more we know, the more accurate your valuation.

Thinking about listing? See how selling works, step by step.