Is Modesto, CA 95357 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Modesto housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Modesto, CA 95357 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $561,757. Overall, Modesto is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Stanislaus County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Modesto ranks #542 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 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.