Sacramento Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Sacramento, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 805
- Median Sale Price: $496,500
- Average Sale Price: $792,093
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $330
- Average Days on Market: 66
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Sacramento moved 5.5% down (from $525,500 to $496,500). The number of homes sold was 4.1% down compared to the prior month (839 vs. 805). Average days on market shifted 10.0% up (60 days to 66 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 0.7% down (from $500,000 to $496,500). Sales volume is 11.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Sacramento's housing market is showing signs of cooling as summer progresses into what's typically a slower season. Median prices dipped 5.5% month-over-month to $496,500, suggesting sellers may need to adjust expectations or offer incentives to move inventory. The uptick in days on market from 60 to 66 days reinforces this slower pace—homes aren't flying off the shelf like they might during spring. That said, the sale-to-list ratio of 99.5% shows homes are still selling near asking price, which indicates reasonable market balance rather than distress.
Year-over-year data tells a more nuanced story. While median prices are essentially flat (down just 0.7%), the 11.3% jump in sales volume suggests improved data collection rather than an actual market surge. The active listing pool of nearly 3,000 homes gives buyers meaningful options, a welcome shift from the competitive conditions Sacramento experienced in recent years. With over 2,900 homes actively listed and homes averaging 60 days on market before sale, the market has genuinely shifted toward buyer-friendly conditions.
Looking at the property mix, single-family homes dominated sales at 594 units, typical for Sacramento's market profile. Overall, this is a normalizing market—neither booming nor crashing, just settling into a sustainable rhythm as higher interest rates continue shaping buyer behavior.
Sacramento Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95835 | 79 | $590,000 | $278 | 61 |
| 95829 | 69 | $580,500 | $314 | 117 |
| 95828 | 58 | $445,000 | $272 | 66 |
| 95823 | 52 | $415,000 | $259 | 64 |
| 95822 | 47 | $461,000 | $358 | 50 |
| 95838 | 44 | $404,500 | $306 | 75 |
| 95826 | 39 | $460,000 | $310 | 58 |
| 95833 | 36 | $450,000 | $309 | 59 |
| 95831 | 34 | $603,000 | $335 | 52 |
| 95820 | 28 | $382,500 | $374 | 52 |
| 95864 | 27 | $850,000 | $408 | 63 |
| 95834 | 26 | $434,995 | $286 | 56 |
| 95842 | 26 | $414,000 | $306 | 46 |
| 95818 | 24 | $610,625 | $487 | 69 |
| 95819 | 22 | $802,000 | $556 | 50 |
| 95825 | 22 | $492,000 | $294 | 74 |
| 95841 | 22 | $448,500 | $268 | 55 |
| 95815 | 22 | $352,000 | $304 | 127 |
| 95824 | 21 | $353,500 | $304 | 52 |
| 95827 | 20 | $492,000 | $315 | 72 |
| 95832 | 19 | $657,500 | $283 | 98 |
| 95817 | 18 | $605,000 | $440 | 42 |
| 95816 | 17 | $799,000 | $508 | 73 |
| 95821 | 14 | $467,450 | $359 | 39 |
| 95811 | 11 | $495,000 | $363 | 76 |
| 95814 | 7 | $835,000 | $357 | 133 |
| 95830 | 1 | $530,000 | $557 | 145 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 594 | $490,000 | $348 |
| LAND | 84 | $633,750 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 35 | $285,000 | $285 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 34 | $617,500 | $314 |
| MOBILE | 28 | $115,000 | $84 |
| OTHER | 17 | $1,215,000 | $289 |
| TOWNHOMES | 8 | $247,500 | $229 |
| CONDO | 5 | $180,000 | $234 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 12 |
| $100K - $199K | 35 |
| $200K - $299K | 60 |
| $300K - $399K | 102 |
| $400K - $499K | 205 |
| $500K - $749K | 274 |
| $750K+ | 117 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 2,932 active listings in Sacramento with a median asking price of $534,999 and an average of 60 days on market.
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