Ceres Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Ceres, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 18
- Median Sale Price: $460,000
- Average Sale Price: $441,856
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $287
- Average Days on Market: 55
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Ceres moved 18.6% up (from $388,000 to $460,000). The number of homes sold was 5.9% up compared to the prior month (17 vs. 18). Average days on market shifted 1.8% down (56 days to 55 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 5.6% down (from $487,500 to $460,000). Sales volume is 10.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Ceres' housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer. The sharp month-over-month jump in median price to $460,000 is eye-catching, but it's worth noting that sales volume data from earlier months may have been incomplete due to collection issues, so we shouldn't read too much into volume trends. What's more telling is the year-over-year decline of 5.6% in median price, suggesting the market has cooled considerably from May 2025. Homes are still moving relatively quickly at 55 days on market and sellers are getting nearly full asking price, which indicates there's still decent demand—just not the frenzied activity we saw a year ago.
The inventory situation reveals a market in transition. With 62 active listings sitting at a median ask of $448,000, buyers have some breathing room compared to the typical seller's market we've seen in California. However, those listings are aging at 110 days average, suggesting properties aren't flying off the shelf. For buyers, this is actually encouraging—there's negotiating room and less competition than we've seen in recent years. For sellers, patience is required. The takeaway: Ceres remains a reasonable entry point for Central Valley buyers, but the days of rapid appreciation and bidding wars appear to be behind us for now.
Ceres Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95307 | 18 | $460,000 | $287 | 55 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 15 | $503,500 | $310 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $152,500 | $114 |
| OTHER | 1 | $365,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 62 active listings in Ceres with a median asking price of $448,000 and an average of 110 days on market.
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