Is Onyx, CA 93255 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Onyx is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Onyx housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Onyx, CA 93255 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (301 days then) and the median sale price fell 94% to $149,935. Overall, Onyx is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kern County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Lamont 93241 (44% sold over asking) and Arvin 93203 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Arvin 93203Seller’s market $233 /sq ftBakersfield 93301Balanced $209 /sq ftBakersfield 93304Balanced $238 /sq ftBakersfield 93305Balanced $224 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Onyx is
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Questions about Onyx real estate
Is Onyx a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Onyx, CA 93255 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Onyx?
The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Onyx sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Onyx?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Kern County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Onyx?
The median sale price was $149,935 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.
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