Napa Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Napa, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $757,500
- Average Sale Price: $872,503
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $580
- Average Days on Market: 113
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Napa moved 2.3% down (from $775,000 to $757,500). The number of homes sold was 7.7% down compared to the prior month (65 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 4.6% up (108 days to 113 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 19.2% down (from $937,500 to $757,500). Sales volume is 21.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Napa's housing market is cooling noticeably as spring inventory builds. Sales dropped 7.7% month-over-month to just 60 homes, with the median price falling 2.3% to $757,500. While that sale-to-list ratio of 97.3% suggests homes are still moving reasonably close to asking price, the real story is in the slowdown: properties now sit for an average of 113 days before selling, up from 108 the prior month. For a wine country market historically fueled by wealthy Bay Area buyers, this represents meaningful softness.
The year-over-year picture is starker. The median price has dropped 19.2% from April 2025, and sales volume is down over 21 percent. Higher interest rates and inflation have clearly cooled demand among affluent buyers who once saw Napa real estate as a safe wealth-storage vehicle. April's spike in active listings to 596 properties, many sitting for months unsold, points to inventory outpacing demand for the first time in years.
Sellers should remain realistic about pricing. The disconnect between active listing prices (median $975,000) and actual sale prices suggests aggressive asking prices aren't moving inventory faster. This is a buyer's market emerging in Napa, at least by recent standards.
Napa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94558 | 45 | $810,000 | $567 | 110 |
| 94559 | 14 | $732,000 | $618 | 125 |
| 94588 | 1 | $600,000 | N/A | 126 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 45 | $859,000 | $604 |
| LAND | 7 | $80,000 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 3 | $625,000 | $662 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $619,000 | $419 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $199,500 | $159 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 21 |
| $750K+ | 30 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 596 active listings in Napa with a median asking price of $975,000 and an average of 115 days on market.
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