Rancho Cordova Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Rancho Cordova, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 155
- Median Sale Price: $640,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,567,171
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $295
- Average Days on Market: 77
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Rancho Cordova moved 14.0% up (from $561,495 to $640,000). The number of homes sold was 3.1% down compared to the prior month (160 vs. 155). Average days on market shifted 6.9% up (72 days to 77 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 9.4% up (from $585,000 to $640,000). Sales volume is 15.7% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Rancho Cordova's housing market is heating up this May, with median prices climbing 14 percent month-over-month to hit $640,000. That's a sharp jump that likely reflects typical late-spring demand as families prepare for summer moves and interest rate stability encourages buyers off the sidelines. Year-over-year, we're still seeing healthy appreciation at 9.4 percent, suggesting sustained interest in the area despite some seasonal fluctuations. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.2 percent tells us sellers are getting nearly full asking price, a sign that supply and demand remain fairly balanced in their favor.
However, there are some softening signals worth monitoring. Days on market crept up from 72 to 77 days, suggesting homes aren't flying off the shelves quite as quickly. Sales volume dipped slightly this month compared to April, and we've got 522 active listings sitting on the market—a decent inventory level that gives buyers more options than they had earlier in the spring. This inventory cushion, combined with slightly longer selling times, indicates the market is shifting toward something closer to balance rather than the frenzied competition we saw in previous years. For buyers, it's shaping up to be a less pressured environment than the spring typically brings.
Rancho Cordova Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95742 | 87 | $630,145 | $282 | 92 |
| 95670 | 68 | $4,019,500 | $313 | 55 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND | 85 | $2,989,500 | N/A |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 62 | $554,950 | $305 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $259,900 | $264 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $58,500 | $69 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $599,000 | $281 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 15 |
| $500K - $749K | 77 |
| $750K+ | 55 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 522 active listings in Rancho Cordova with a median asking price of $620,000 and an average of 39 days on market.
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