Chico Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Chico, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 82
- Median Sale Price: $462,000
- Average Sale Price: $490,960
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $302
- Average Days on Market: 77
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Chico moved 3.8% up (from $445,000 to $462,000). The number of homes sold was 18.8% up compared to the prior month (69 vs. 82). Average days on market shifted 11.5% down (87 days to 77 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.0% up (from $440,000 to $462,000). Sales volume is 24.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Chico's housing market is showing some interesting mixed signals this April. Sales activity picked up noticeably month-over-month, with 82 homes sold compared to 69 in March, and the median price climbed to $462,000. That's solid momentum, and the fact that homes are selling at list price suggests there's reasonable buyer interest right now. The faster turnover, with homes spending 10 fewer days on market, indicates less inventory pressure than we saw earlier in the year. Spring is typically when Chico's market wakes up, especially with the UC Davis student population and young professionals moving in and out.
However, the year-over-year numbers tell a different story. Sales volume is down nearly 25 percent compared to April 2025, which is a notable softening. While prices have crept up 5 percent annually, that gain is modest and likely driven more by the composition of homes selling than true market appreciation. The 371 active listings sitting on the market for an average of 124 days suggests sellers are still waiting for their asking prices to materialize.
The market remains balanced but cooling. Buyers have more options than they did last spring, which is good news for negotiating power. For sellers, timing matters more than ever.
Chico Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95928 | 31 | $439,000 | $311 | 81 |
| 95973 | 28 | $512,500 | $290 | 84 |
| 95926 | 23 | $429,000 | $307 | 63 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 65 | $520,000 | $321 |
| LAND | 5 | $350,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 5 | $55,900 | $90 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $266,000 | $269 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $645,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 6 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 19 |
| $500K - $749K | 31 |
| $750K+ | 8 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 371 active listings in Chico with a median asking price of $453,000 and an average of 124 days on market.
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