Ridgecrest Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Ridgecrest, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 8
- Median Sale Price: $172,750
- Average Sale Price: $166,250
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $143
- Average Days on Market: 134
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Ridgecrest moved 13.6% down (from $200,000 to $172,750). The number of homes sold was 27.3% down compared to the prior month (11 vs. 8). Average days on market shifted 15.7% down (159 days to 134 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 29.8% down (from $246,000 to $172,750). Sales volume is 50.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Ridgecrest's housing market is cooling noticeably as we move through spring. April saw significant drops across nearly every metric: median prices fell 13.6% from March and a steep 29.8% year-over-year, while sales volume plummeted 27% month-over-month and 50% annually. Only 8 homes sold last month in a market with 270 active listings, suggesting serious inventory-to-demand imbalance. The good news is that homes are moving faster, with days on market shrinking from 159 to 134, and sellers are still achieving 98% of asking price, indicating they're pricing realistically.
The underlying issue appears structural rather than seasonal. With nearly 34 months of supply on the market and listing prices stubbornly high at a $207,000 median ask, buyers and sellers haven't yet aligned. The year-over-year collapse in both prices and volume hints that the Ridgecrest market may be adjusting to sustained higher interest rates or shifting demand patterns. For buyers, this represents opportunity; for sellers, it's a reality check that aggressive pricing is necessary to attract the limited pool of active purchasers in this desert community.
Ridgecrest Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93555 | 8 | $172,750 | $143 | 134 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 6 | $220,000 | $143 |
| LAND | 2 | $11,250 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 270 active listings in Ridgecrest with a median asking price of $207,000 and an average of 179 days on market.
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