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Is Sierra City, CA 96125 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Sierra City is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market13Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$264▼ −7.7% vs. last year

The Sierra City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sierra City, CA 96125 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 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 about as fast and the median sale price fell 12% to $419,818. Overall, Sierra City is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Nearby, Loyalton 96118 (29% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Questions about Sierra City real estate

Is Sierra City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Sierra City, CA 96125 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 Sierra City?

The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sierra City sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sierra City?

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

What is the median home price in Sierra City?

The median sale price was $419,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.

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