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Is Quincy, CA 95971 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Quincy is a buyer’s market. With about 9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market59Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$215▲ +11.5% vs. last year

The Quincy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Quincy, CA 95971 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $314,864. Overall, Quincy is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Plumas County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Blairsden Graeagle 96103 (14% sold over asking) and Chester 96020 (5% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Quincy real estate

Is Quincy a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9 months of supply in Quincy, CA 95971 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 Quincy?

The typical home went under contract in 59 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Quincy sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Quincy?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Plumas County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Quincy?

The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $215 per square foot.

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