Why Live in Orcutt
Founded in 1906 during the height of oil production in the Santa Maria Valley, Orcutt has since grown into a coveted bedroom community 6 miles south of Santa Maria on U.S. Route 101. With well-regarded schools and a quiet suburban vibe, Orcutt is a welcoming community with many opportunities to get involved. “Orcutt residents are highly invested in giving back. There’s the Santa Maria Rotary Club, the Old Orcutt Merchants’ Association; they all do a lot of great work,” says Mason Frakes, an Orcutt resident and real estate agent with Champion Real Estate. “Growing Grounds is an awesome plant nursery that helps people with mental health disorders. It not only gets them working with their hands, but they get paid a wage, and it gives them a job for when they transition out of care.” Community members rally around local businesses, including restaurants like Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Café, which started as a food truck before opening a brick-and-mortar location. The town’s location in the valley also puts locals near wineries and scenic hiking trails at Orcutt Hills. Home inventory includes midcentury ranch-style properties and split levels, with some featuring Spanish-style
Home Trends in Orcutt, CA
On average, homes in Orcutt, CA sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orcutt, CA over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,100,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$356
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$1,075,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
43%