Is Sacramento, CA 95819 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sacramento is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 52% 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.
More competitive than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #55 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
The Sacramento housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Sacramento, CA 95819 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 64 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $795,156. Overall, Sacramento is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sacramento County, homes here sell faster than in 98% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Sacramento ranks #55 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sacramento 95837 (0% sold over asking) or Sacramento 95830 (0% sold over asking), while Walnut Grove 95690 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Sacramento real estate
Is Sacramento a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Sacramento, CA 95819 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 Sacramento?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sacramento sell over asking?
52% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sacramento?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Sacramento County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sacramento?
The median sale price was $795,156 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $554 per square foot.
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