Is Sacramento, CA 95838 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sacramento housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Sacramento, CA 95838 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 61 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $382,834. Overall, Sacramento is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sacramento County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Sacramento ranks #605 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 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.