Is Scotia, CA 95565 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Scotia is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 29% 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.
The Scotia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Scotia, CA 95565 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (0 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $324,859. Overall, Scotia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Humboldt County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%.
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.
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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 Scotia is
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Questions about Scotia real estate
Is Scotia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Scotia, CA 95565 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 Scotia?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Scotia sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Scotia?
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 Scotia?
The median sale price was $324,859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $231 per square foot.
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