Market Intelligence Report — NM-140

Santa Fe, NM

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NM-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$799K
+0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.31
-2.9% YoY

Active Inventory

819
-0.5% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
+1.4% YoY

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The Santa Fe residential market is currently exhibiting cooling dynamics, marked by a pending ratio of 0.31, which indicates demand absorption is not keeping pace with available supply. While active listings have seen a marginal year-over-year contraction of 0.5%, the overall market activity suggests a deceleration.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Job Market

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Population & Migration

Data not yet available.

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Future Housing Supply

40+135.3% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Santa Fe market right now.

Active listings have remained relatively stable year-over-year, declining by only 0.5%, yet new listings have contracted more significantly by 8.3% over the past year. Despite this reduction in new supply, the pending ratio has decreased by 2.9% year-over-year to 0.31, indicating a weakening in demand relative to available inventory. Median listing prices remain flat year-over-year, though a month-over-month decline of 1.2% was observed in the most recent period. The share of price-reduced listings has increased by 1.7% year-over-year, reaching 20.6%.

Francesco Crisafulli
Francesco Crisafulli
Keller Williams Realty

Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Santa Fe shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$799K-1.2% MoM

Active Inventory

819-0.5% YoY

Days on Market

72+1.4% YoY

Sold Score™

42-2.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

42
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.31 and a rising share of price reductions, the current market environment suggests a reduced sense of urgency for prospective purchasers. This dynamic may afford buyers more time for property evaluation and potentially greater leverage in price negotiations. Sellers may need to practice greater price discipline to align with prevailing demand conditions.

Luxury Segment

The significant spread between the average listing price ($1,280,751) and median listing price ($799,000) suggests a bifurcation in market performance. However, with median $/sqft showing a modest year-over-year decline of 1.2% and average listing prices remaining stable year-over-year, there is no distinct signal of pronounced softness specifically within the luxury segment in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

819 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 220 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.31

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Santa Fe, NM? Buyer Demand Index is running at 31%.

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Buyer Demand Index
31%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
−0%

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Keller Williams Realty

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Santa Fe, NM
CBSA Code
42140
State
NM

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Santa Fe?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Santa Fe metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.31 with median days on market at 72.

  • Are home prices dropping in Santa Fe?+

    Median listing price is $799K, +0.0% year over year. 20.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Santa Fe?+

    The typical listing sits 72 days on market, a +1.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 220 per month.

  • What's happening in the Santa Fe luxury market?+

    The significant spread between the average listing price ($1,280,751) and median listing price ($799,000) suggests a bifurcation in market performance. However, with median $/sqft showing a modest year-over-year decline of 1.2% and average listing prices remaining stable year-over-year, there is no distinct signal of pronounced softness specifically within the luxury segment in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Santa Fe real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Santa Fe agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 42140 · 36mo history