Citrus Heights Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Citrus Heights, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 81
- Median Sale Price: $450,000
- Average Sale Price: $432,013
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $297
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Citrus Heights moved 2.2% down (from $460,000 to $450,000). The number of homes sold was 16.5% down compared to the prior month (97 vs. 81). Average days on market shifted 14.7% down (68 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.0% down (from $450,000 to $450,000). Sales volume is 5.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Citrus Heights is showing signs of a normalizing market as we head into summer. The month-over-month decline in sales volume and median price suggests some seasonal softening, which is typical as spring inventory gets absorbed. However, the encouraging news is that homes are moving faster—days on market dropped nearly 15 percent to 58 days—and sellers are still commanding prices essentially at asking, with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.3 percent. This indicates a market that remains balanced rather than distressed.
The year-over-year stability is particularly telling. With median prices holding flat at $450,000 while sales volume actually ticked up 5.2 percent, Citrus Heights appears to have found a sustainable equilibrium. The gap between median and average sale prices suggests a healthy mix of transactions across price points, with single-family homes making up the bulk of activity. With 245 active listings on the market and sellers asking nearly identical prices to what recent sales achieved, there's a realistic inventory level that's keeping things competitive without creating urgency.
At $297 per square foot, the price-per-foot metric remains solid for the Sacramento region. This is a functional market—not a feeding frenzy, but not a buyer's paradise either.
Citrus Heights Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95621 | 51 | $430,000 | $276 | 63 |
| 95610 | 30 | $497,500 | $332 | 50 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 59 | $485,000 | $341 |
| MOBILE | 11 | $159,000 | $107 |
| TOWNHOMES | 7 | $390,000 | $258 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $265,000 | $207 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $618,000 | $330 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 7 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 11 |
| $400K - $499K | 29 |
| $500K - $749K | 26 |
| $750K+ | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 245 active listings in Citrus Heights with a median asking price of $449,997 and an average of 67 days on market.
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