Is Sacramento, CA 95830 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sacramento is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Sacramento housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sacramento, CA 95830 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 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 3 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 faster (93 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $1,079,533. Overall, Sacramento is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sacramento County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Walnut Grove 95690 (100% sold over asking) and Sacramento 95832 (53% sold over asking) are 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 3.2 months of supply in Sacramento, CA 95830 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 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sacramento sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% 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 $1,079,533 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $428 per square foot.
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