Is Whitmore, CA 96096 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whitmore is a buyer’s market. With about 22.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Whitmore housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Whitmore, CA 96096 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 22.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (423 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $299,870. Overall, Whitmore is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Shasta County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Shasta 96087 (100% sold over asking) and Millville 96062 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Whitmore real estate
Is Whitmore a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 22.4 months of supply in Whitmore, CA 96096 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 Whitmore?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whitmore sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whitmore?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Shasta County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Whitmore?
The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $100 per square foot.
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