January 2026 Housing Report for Sacramento County, based on December 2025 statistics:
Median Home Price:
$530,000 — down 0.7% from November and 2.8% lower year-over-year, indicating continued but modest price softening.
Sales Activity:
831 single-family homes sold — up 5.1% from November, though still 3.4% below December 2024, showing a slight seasonal rebound in closings.
Days on Market:
Homes averaged 46 days on the market — up from 40 in November and 34 a year ago, reflecting slower buyer decision-making typical for winter.
Inventory:
1,427 active listings — down 22.2% from November but still 18.7% higher than December 2024, as inventory tightens seasonally while remaining elevated year-over-year.
Pending Sales:
668 homes went under contract — down 27% from November and 15.7% below December 2024, signaling softer demand heading into the new year.
Sale Price vs. List Price:
Homes sold for 96.4% of their original list price, with 42% receiving multiple offers — showing continued competition, though less intense than peak seasons.
Price Range:
- Highest sale: $1,925,000
- Lowest sale: $225,000
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Doug Reynolds
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