Is Caliente, CA 93518 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Caliente is a buyer’s market. With about 8.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Caliente housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Caliente, CA 93518 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 105 days and there were 8.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 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 (614 days then) and the median sale price fell 57% to $219,905. Overall, Caliente is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kern County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% 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 →Towns like Caliente nearby
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Questions about Caliente real estate
Is Caliente a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.3 months of supply in Caliente, CA 93518 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 Caliente?
The typical home went under contract in 105 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Caliente sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 86.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Caliente?
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 Caliente?
The median sale price was $219,905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.
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