Is Forestville, CA 95436 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Forestville is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 65% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #139 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Forestville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 65% of homes in Forestville, CA 95436 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $692,200. Overall, Forestville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sonoma County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Forestville ranks #139 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jenner 95450 (0% sold over asking) or Glen Ellen 95442 (0% sold over asking).
Run the numbers for 95436
Nearby markets
Annapolis 95412 — /sq ftBodega 94922 — /sq ftBodega Bay 94923Balanced $910 /sq ftCalistoga 94515Buyer’s market $797 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Forestville nearby
Find towns like Forestville in other states →Where Forestville is
Loading map…
Questions about Forestville real estate
Is Forestville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Forestville, CA 95436 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 Forestville?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Forestville sell over asking?
65% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Forestville?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Sonoma County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Forestville?
The median sale price was $692,200 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $591 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 95436 →No sponsored agents in 95436 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 95436
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology