Is Rio Dell, CA 95562 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Rio Dell is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 13% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score24/ 100

More competitive than 19% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #999 of 1069 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list92.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market66Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$216▼ −23.9% vs. last year

The Rio Dell housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Rio Dell, CA 95562 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $319,862. Overall, Rio Dell is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Humboldt County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Rio Dell ranks #999 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Whitethorn 95589 (0% sold over asking) or Samoa 95564 (0% sold over asking), while Bayside 95524 (50% sold over asking) and Fields Landing 95537 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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 →

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Questions about Rio Dell real estate

Is Rio Dell a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Rio Dell, CA 95562 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 Rio Dell?

The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Rio Dell sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Rio Dell?

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 Rio Dell?

The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $216 per square foot.

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