Castroville Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Castroville, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 2
- Median Sale Price: $290,000
- Average Sale Price: $290,000
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $156
- Average Days on Market: 63
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 92.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 18.4% up (from $245,000 to $290,000). Sales volume is 33.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Castroville's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. On one hand, prices are climbing—the median jumped nearly 18 percent year-over-year to $290,000, suggesting underlying demand and limited inventory in this small agricultural community. On the other hand, sales volume has dropped sharply, with only two homes selling compared to three last year. This tells us that fewer people are actually closing deals, even as sellers are holding firm on prices. The fact that homes are sitting for 63 days on average before selling indicates buyers aren't rushing, and sellers are having to wait longer to move their properties.
The 92.5 percent sale-to-list ratio is actually healthy—homes are selling close to asking price—but the market's real challenge is volume. With just seven active listings and a modest inventory, this isn't a buyer's market, but it's definitely slowing down. The combination of higher interest rates persisting into spring and perhaps seasonal migration patterns away from the region appears to be dampening sales activity. For sellers, the good news is pricing power; for buyers, options remain limited and competition is minimal. This is a market that's holding value but losing momentum.
Castroville Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95012 | 2 | $290,000 | $156 | 63 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND | 1 | $340,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $240,000 | $156 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 7 active listings in Castroville with a median asking price of $285,000 and an average of 81 days on market.
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