Is Monte Rio, CA 95462 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Monte Rio housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Monte Rio, CA 95462 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 7.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $598,741. Overall, Monte Rio is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sonoma County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jenner 95450 (0% sold over asking) or Glen Ellen 95442 (0% sold over asking), while Forestville 95436 (65% sold over asking) and Petaluma 94954 (58% sold over asking) are even more competitive.