Is Sacramento, CA 95828 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sacramento housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Sacramento, CA 95828 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 86 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $449,805. Overall, Sacramento is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sacramento County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Sacramento ranks #294 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 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) and Sacramento 95832 (53% sold over asking) are even more competitive.