Is Orleans, CA 95556 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Orleans is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Orleans housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Orleans, CA 95556 sold above their list price and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Within Humboldt County, homes here 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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Nearby markets
Alderpoint 95511Buyer’s market $46 /sq ftArcata 95521Balanced $340 /sq ftBayside 95524Buyer’s market $413 /sq ftBlocksburg 95514Seller’s market $200 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Orleans is
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Questions about Orleans real estate
Is Orleans a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Orleans, CA 95556 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
Do homes in Orleans sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Orleans?
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 Orleans?
The median sale price was $324,859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $271 per square foot.
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