Is Homewood, CA 96141 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Homewood is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 30% 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.
The Homewood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Homewood, CA 96141 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 67% to $1,999,135. Overall, Homewood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Placer County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Olympic Valley 96146 (0% sold over asking) or Emigrant Gap 95715 (0% sold over asking), while Sheridan 95681 (50% sold over asking) and Soda Springs 95728 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Homewood real estate
Is Homewood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Homewood, CA 96141 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 Homewood?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Homewood sell over asking?
30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Homewood?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Placer County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Homewood?
The median sale price was $1,999,135 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,145 per square foot.
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