Petaluma Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Petaluma, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 37
- Median Sale Price: $875,000
- Average Sale Price: $911,665
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $546
- Average Days on Market: 37
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Petaluma moved 12.9% down (from $1,005,000 to $875,000). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (37 vs. 37). Average days on market shifted 33.9% down (56 days to 37 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.1% down (from $922,500 to $875,000). Sales volume is 31.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Petaluma's housing market is showing some interesting contradictions this April. While sales volume held steady at 37 homes, median prices dropped 12.9% month-over-month and 5.1% year-over-year, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations downward. The silver lining is that homes are selling faster—average days on market fell from 56 to 37 days—and the 102.7% sale-to-list ratio means buyers are still paying slightly above asking prices. This mix suggests the market is recalibrating rather than collapsing, with more reasonable pricing spurring buyer interest.
The real concern is the 31.5% year-over-year drop in sales volume, which signals a notable cooling compared to April 2025. This decline likely reflects sustained higher interest rates keeping some buyers on the sidelines, combined with spring seasonality bringing more inventory. Active listings climbed to 90 homes with a median asking price of $922,500—well above what homes are actually selling for—indicating some sellers haven't fully adjusted to current conditions.
For buyers, this is a more balanced moment than recent years. For sellers, the message is clear: price competitively and expect negotiation. The market isn't broken, but patience and realism from both sides will matter more than they have in recent cycles.
Petaluma Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94954 | 21 | $829,000 | $485 | 44 |
| 94952 | 16 | $1,025,000 | $627 | 28 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 31 | $919,000 | $582 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $555,000 | $485 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $191,550 | $143 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $667,000 | $428 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 26 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 90 active listings in Petaluma with a median asking price of $922,500 and an average of 102 days on market.
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