Is Whitethorn, CA 95589 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whitethorn is a buyer’s market. With about 11.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Whitethorn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Whitethorn, CA 95589 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 177 days and there were 11.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 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 (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $409,823. Overall, Whitethorn is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Humboldt County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% 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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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 →Towns like Whitethorn nearby
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Questions about Whitethorn real estate
Is Whitethorn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.7 months of supply in Whitethorn, CA 95589 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 Whitethorn?
The typical home went under contract in 177 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whitethorn sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whitethorn?
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 Whitethorn?
The median sale price was $409,823 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $269 per square foot.
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