Sebastopol Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Sebastopol, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 24
- Median Sale Price: $1,139,125
- Average Sale Price: $1,286,656
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $637
- Average Days on Market: 77
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Sebastopol moved 11.8% up (from $1,019,125 to $1,139,125). The number of homes sold was 25.0% down compared to the prior month (32 vs. 24). Average days on market shifted 87.8% up (41 days to 77 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 0.6% up (from $1,132,500 to $1,139,125). Sales volume is 29.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Sebastopol's housing market is showing signs of cooling heading into late summer, despite prices holding relatively steady on a year-over-year basis. The median sale price ticked up 11.8% from June to July, reaching $1.14 million, but this monthly volatility isn't unusual in a smaller market where 24 sales represent a modest transaction volume. More telling is the slowdown in activity: sales volume dropped 25% month-over-month, and homes are now lingering nearly twice as long on the market compared to June. The jump from 41 to 77 days on market suggests buyer interest may be waning as summer progresses.
What's particularly noteworthy is the inventory building at the top of the market. With 90 active listings, many asking $1.2 million or higher with an average of 102 days on market, there's a growing disconnect between seller expectations and buyer demand. Homes are selling just slightly above asking (100.6% of list price), indicating sellers still hold modest leverage, but the extended marketing timeline tells a different story. For a wine country community like Sebastopol, this slowdown likely reflects broader summer seasonal patterns combined with persistent affordability headwinds in the North Bay. Buyers appear more deliberate right now, suggesting mid-range properties may face tougher selling conditions in the months ahead.
Sebastopol Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95472 | 24 | $1,139,125 | $637 | 77 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 20 | $1,230,000 | $661 |
| LAND | 2 | $447,500 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,195,000 | $488 |
| OTHER | 1 | $770,000 | $313 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 20 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 90 active listings in Sebastopol with a median asking price of $1,200,000 and an average of 102 days on market.
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