Is Live Oak, CA 95953 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Live Oak housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Live Oak, CA 95953 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (21% then), homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $426,815. Overall, Live Oak is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sutter County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Live Oak ranks #770 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pleasant Grove 95668 (0% sold over asking) or Nicolaus 95659 (0% sold over asking), while Meridian 95957 (50% sold over asking) and Yuba City 95991 (27% sold over asking) are even more competitive.