Is Garberville, CA 95542 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Garberville is a buyer’s market. With about 20.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Garberville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Garberville, CA 95542 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 118 days and there were 20.6 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 8%, homes sold faster (127 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $274,881. Overall, Garberville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Humboldt County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% 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 Garberville real estate
Is Garberville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 20.6 months of supply in Garberville, CA 95542 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 Garberville?
The typical home went under contract in 118 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Garberville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 89.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Garberville?
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 Garberville?
The median sale price was $274,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $212 per square foot.
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