Chowchilla Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Chowchilla, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 15
- Median Sale Price: $324,000
- Average Sale Price: $351,840
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $241
- Average Days on Market: 79
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Chowchilla moved 8.0% up (from $300,000 to $324,000). The number of homes sold was 114.3% up compared to the prior month (7 vs. 15). Average days on market shifted 71.8% down (280 days to 79 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 16.4% down (from $387,500 to $324,000). Sales volume is 11.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Chowchilla's housing market is showing mixed signals this April, though the month-to-month momentum is genuinely encouraging. Sales volume has essentially doubled compared to March, jumping from 7 to 15 homes sold, while the median price climbed 8 percent to $324,000. More impressively, homes are flying off the market—average days on market dropped dramatically from 280 days to just 79, suggesting buyers are competing more actively and properties aren't languishing. The 97.9 percent sale-to-list ratio indicates sellers are getting nearly full asking price, which is healthy for a rural market like Chowchilla.
The year-over-year picture tells a different story, though. Median prices are down 16.4 percent from April 2025, and sales volume has slipped slightly. This likely reflects broader affordability pressures that California's Central Valley markets have faced, even as interest rates have stabilized. With 128 active listings sitting at a median ask of $443,622—well above current selling prices—there's a disconnect suggesting sellers haven't fully adjusted their expectations yet.
April's spring surge appears genuine for now, but Chowchilla remains a buyer's market. Expect listing prices to gradually align with what buyers will actually pay as inventory works through the pipeline.
Chowchilla Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93610 | 15 | $324,000 | $241 | 79 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 13 | $390,000 | $241 |
| LAND | 2 | $81,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 128 active listings in Chowchilla with a median asking price of $443,622 and an average of 126 days on market.
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