Is Ferndale, CA 95536 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ferndale is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ferndale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ferndale, CA 95536 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (1 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $694,699. Overall, Ferndale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Humboldt County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Bayside 95524 (50% sold over asking) and Fields Landing 95537 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ferndale real estate
Is Ferndale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Ferndale, CA 95536 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 Ferndale?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ferndale sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ferndale?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Humboldt County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ferndale?
The median sale price was $694,699 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $336 per square foot.
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