Sacramento Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Sacramento, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 502
Median Sale Price: $514,999
Average Sale Price: $831,969
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $347
Average Days on Market: 70
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Sacramento moved 5.1% up (from $490,000 to $514,999). The number of homes sold was 60.4% up compared to the prior month (313 vs. 502). Average days on market shifted 2.9% up (68 days to 70 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 1.0% up (from $510,000 to $514,999). Sales volume is 18.8% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Sacramento's housing market is showing mixed signals heading into spring. Sales activity surged dramatically this month, with homes sold jumping 60 percent compared to February—a typical seasonal pattern as weather improves and buyers emerge from winter hibernation. However, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story: we're actually down nearly 19 percent compared to March 2025. This suggests that while spring traditionally brings activity, the overall market remains softer than it was a year ago, likely due to lingering affordability challenges and uncertainty around interest rates.

Prices are holding steady but with slight upward pressure. The median sale price climbed 5.1 percent month-over-month to nearly $515,000, though year-over-year gains are minimal at just 1 percent. What's most telling is the sale-to-list ratio of 99.9 percent—sellers are getting their asking price, which indicates a reasonably balanced market without desperation on either side. Average days on market ticked up slightly to 70 days, suggesting homes aren't flying off shelves despite the sales bump.

With nearly 1,900 active listings still available, buyers have genuine options. This inventory level gives Sacramento a more measured feel than many coastal California markets, making it relatively accessible for first-time buyers and those relocating to the region.

Sacramento Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95829	53	$857,544	$289	137
95835	42	$627,000	$296	78
95818	27	$725,000	$479	64
95834	27	$434,500	$292	80
95864	26	$940,000	$471	92
95823	25	$430,000	$272	74
95828	25	$455,000	$274	62
95820	24	$407,500	$380	55
95825	24	$475,000	$385	73
95842	24	$394,500	$281	75
95826	23	$375,000	$263	59
95821	21	$575,000	$335	66
95838	20	$408,500	$343	76
95822	18	$458,500	$328	38
95833	17	$449,000	$308	73
95831	17	$657,000	$369	62
95819	16	$847,500	$557	32
95817	12	$599,500	$426	35
95824	12	$392,500	$340	33
95816	12	$709,000	$466	67
95827	10	$462,500	$293	52
95811	7	$825,000	$343	56
95832	6	$521,604	$283	37
95841	6	$462,000	$271	115
95815	6	$348,750	$337	66
95830	1	$790,000	$517	25
95814	1	$225,000	N/A	129

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	366	$510,000	$363
LAND	48	$2,886,500	N/A
CONDOS	29	$255,000	$285
MULTI_FAMILY	24	$739,900	$323
MOBILE	18	$86,000	$91
OTHER	10	$1,512,500	$515
TOWNHOMES	7	$291,000	$235

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
Under $100K	13
$100K - $199K	13
$200K - $299K	26
$300K - $399K	67
$400K - $499K	114
$500K - $749K	157
$750K+	112

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 1,910 active listings in Sacramento with a median asking price of $549,694 and an average of 56 days on market.

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