Is Manton, CA 96059 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Manton, CA 96059 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 7.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $334,855. Overall, Manton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Tehama County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mineral 96063 (0% sold over asking) or Red Bluff 96080 (19% sold over asking), while Gerber 96035 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.