Is Occidental, CA 95465 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Occidental housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Occidental, CA 95465 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 fell from 50%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $919,602. Overall, Occidental is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sonoma County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%.

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.