Is Willows, CA 95988 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Willows is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 13% 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.
More competitive than 28% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #962 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Willows housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Willows, CA 95988 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $319,862. Overall, Willows is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Willows ranks #962 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Elk Creek 95939 (0% sold over asking), while Hamilton City 95951 (50% sold over asking) and Orland 95963 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Elk Creek 95939Seller’s market $264 /sq ftGlenn 95943 — /sq ftHamilton City 95951Seller’s market $285 /sq ftOrland 95963Seller’s market $259 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Willows nearby
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Questions about Willows real estate
Is Willows a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Willows, CA 95988 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 Willows?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Willows sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Willows?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Glenn County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Willows?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $241 per square foot.
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