Is Palermo, CA 95968 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Palermo is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market8Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$168▼ −10.1% vs. last year

The Palermo housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Palermo, CA 95968 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 8 days. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (140 days then) and the median sale price fell 53% to $174,924. Overall, Palermo is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Butte County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.

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) and Durham 95938 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bangor 95914Seller’s market $207 /sq ftBerry Creek 95916Balanced $157 /sq ftBiggs 95917Buyer’s market $188 /sq ftChico 95926Seller’s market $286 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Palermo real estate

How fast do homes sell in Palermo?

The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Palermo sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Palermo?

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 Palermo?

The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.

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