In the past 30 days, home buyers in Santa Maria paid $220,930 for a home in Santa Maria, and an average of $146 per square foot. Looking at the past 6 months (since the beginning of the year), the average was slightly lower at $217, 911 and $143 per square foot paid. Indicating that prices have increased slightly (probably due to the tax credit crowd). In the Orcutt area (93455), the average paid for a home in the past 30 days was $313, 582, and $186 per square foot. And in the past 6 months, the average was much higher at $328,255, indicating a decrease in prices in the higher cost Orcutt area.
*Based on the information from the Central Coast Regional MLS. The Association, the Multiple Listing Service, nor Mint Properties guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Today's information is encouraging. As reported in the MLS, currently in the Santa Maria and Orcutt areas, there are 720 homes on the market, 127 homes that are pending or contingent, and in the past thirty days, 73 homes sold. So, the market is still moving at a steady clip. Inventory had fallen below 700 homes at one time, so it has edged up, I believe in anticipation of the upcoming spring buying season.
River Oaks is a newer subdivision of homes located in northeast Santa Maria. Building began around 2001 and there are at least 5 different floor plans. The subdivision is home to Taylor Elementary School which lies at the center of the development, a man-made lake, and direct access to riverbed adjacent biking and walking trails. There are two one story plans, both are 3 bedroom 2 bath homes which range from about 1400 sq.ft. to 1600 sq.ft.; the two story plans begin at about 1900 sq.ft. and go up to at least 2700 sq. ft., depending on the options the original owner selected. Some of the two story models have 3 car garages, one plan has a downstairs master bedroom, and at least one of the other plans had a downstairs guest bedroom option.
Lake Marie Estates is a secluded enclave of executive and luxury homes in Orcutt, located east of Highway 101, off the Clark Avenue exit. When exiting 101 on Clark, instead of heading west toward downtown and Old Town Orcutt, head east toward the vineyards and wineries. Lake Marie offers a truly rural setting that is just minutes away from shopping and other conveniences.