Is Alturas, CA 96101 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alturas is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Alturas housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alturas, CA 96101 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 239 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 sales, 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 more slowly (201 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $226,902. Overall, Alturas is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
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Questions about Alturas real estate
Is Alturas a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Alturas, CA 96101 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 Alturas?
The typical home went under contract in 239 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alturas sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alturas?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Modoc County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alturas?
The median sale price was $226,902 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $156 per square foot.
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