Sonoma Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Sonoma, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 45
- Median Sale Price: $1,140,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,350,447
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $677
- Average Days on Market: 75
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Sonoma moved 46.2% up (from $780,000 to $1,140,000). The number of homes sold was 28.6% up compared to the prior month (35 vs. 45). Average days on market shifted 11.8% down (85 days to 75 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 3.0% down (from $1,175,000 to $1,140,000). Sales volume is 55.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Sonoma's housing market is showing some genuinely interesting mixed signals this April. On one hand, sales activity jumped 28.6% month-over-month and 55.2% year-over-year, which suggests spring is doing its typical job of energizing buyer interest. The 11.8-day drop in days on market also indicates properties are moving faster. But here's where it gets curious: the median price spiked 46% from March while dipping 3% annually. That massive month-over-month jump likely reflects seasonal inventory shifts rather than a true market surge—higher-priced homes probably listed in April, skewing the median upward.
The 97.5% sale-to-list price ratio is healthy and shows sellers still have leverage, though it's not the aggressive 98%+ we saw during peak seller markets. With 218 active listings lingering at an average 100 days on market, there's noticeably more inventory sitting longer than homes that actually sold. This suggests we're in a more balanced phase than the frenzied years past.
The real takeaway? Spring momentum is here, but Sonoma isn't seeing runaway appreciation. For buyers, the elevated inventory gives you negotiating room. For sellers, pricing strategically matters more than ever.
Sonoma Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95476 | 45 | $1,140,000 | $677 | 75 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 37 | $1,205,000 | $722 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $803,500 | $641 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $285,000 | $185 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,500,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
| $750K+ | 36 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 218 active listings in Sonoma with a median asking price of $1,197,500 and an average of 100 days on market.
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