Is Durham, CA 95938 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Durham is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 55% 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 Durham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Durham, CA 95938 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 89% to $799,654. Overall, Durham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Butte County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stirling City 95978 (0% sold over asking) or Berry Creek 95916 (0% sold over asking), while Richvale 95974 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Durham real estate
Is Durham a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Durham, CA 95938 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 Durham?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Durham sell over asking?
55% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Durham?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Butte County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Durham?
The median sale price was $799,654 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $368 per square foot.
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