Taft Housing Market Report – June 2026

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

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 22
  • Median Sale Price: $179,950
  • Average Sale Price: $202,950
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $148
  • Average Days on Market: 62
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 92.8%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to May, the median sale price in Taft moved 5.3% down (from $190,000 to $179,950). The number of homes sold was 22.2% up compared to the prior month (18 vs. 22). Average days on market shifted 3.3% up (60 days to 62 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 31.4% down (from $262,500 to $179,950). Sales volume is 57.1% up year-over-year.

What This Means

Taft's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer. While sales volume jumped to 22 homes this month, it's important to note this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a dramatic market surge. What's more telling is the median price, which dropped 5.3% month-over-month to $179,950, continuing a significant downward trend year-over-year. That 31.4% decline from last June suggests buyers have gained considerable negotiating power, though the 92.8% sale-to-list ratio indicates homes are still moving reasonably close to asking price.

The real story is in the supply-demand dynamics. With 117 active listings and an average days-on-market creeping up to 62 days, inventory is building while buyer urgency is fading. Properties are sitting longer—both newly listed homes and those already on market—which aligns with typical mid-year slowdowns and rising interest rate environments. At $148 per square foot, Taft remains an affordable market, but the trend toward lower prices and slower sales suggests sellers may need to adjust expectations if they want to move properties quickly.

Taft Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
93268 22 $179,950 $148 62

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 17 $184,900 $149
LAND 2 $460,000 N/A
CONDOS 1 $175,000 $186
MOBILE 1 $80,000 N/A
MULTI_FAMILY 1 $138,000 $79

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
Under $100K 5
$100K - $199K 7
$200K - $299K 5
$300K - $399K 3
$400K - $499K 2

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 117 active listings in Taft with a median asking price of $199,900 and an average of 84 days on market.

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