Is Modesto, CA 95356 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Modesto housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Modesto, CA 95356 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 86 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $494,786. Overall, Modesto is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Stanislaus County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Modesto ranks #407 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hickman 95323 (0% sold over asking) or Farmington 95230 (0% sold over asking), while Turlock 95380 (43% sold over asking) and Modesto 95354 (42% sold over asking) are even more competitive.