The Sacramento housing market is very competitive. Over the three months, homes in Sacramento receive 3 offers on average and sell in around 23 days. The median sale price of a home in Sacramento was $510K over the last 3 months, up 4.0% since the same period last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sacramento is $328, down 1.8% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Sacramento today?
Over the three months ending August 2026, Sacramento home prices were up 4.0% compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $510K. On average, homes in Sacramento sell after 23 days on the market compared to 26 days last year. There were 1,122 homes sold in August this year, up from 1,034 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$509,663
+4.0% YoY | Aug 2026
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Aug 2026
Growth
% YoY
Sacramento, CA
$509,663
+4.0%
United States
To compare other locations to the Sacramento and U.S. housing market, enter a city, neighborhood, state, or zip code into the search bar. Sacramento's median sale price is 25% higher than the national average. Overall cost of living in Sacramento is 23% higher than the national average. Learn which home features in Sacramento add value to a home.
How much is your home worth? Track your home’s value and compare it to nearby sales.
Work with the best agents in Sacramento
Redfin agents are among the most experienced in the industry, so we know how to help you win in today's market.
How hot is the Sacramento housing market?
Sacramento is very competitive. Homes sell in 23 days.
0
100
81
Very Competitive
Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 23 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Home offer insights for Sacramento
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Sacramento
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
11 Weeks Ago
~$550K Offer
Sold for $600K
5bd | 2ba | ~2,250sqft
Over List Price
3%
Days on Market
6
Competing Offers
—
Down Payment
<10%
Carrie Cerezo
Sacramento Redfin Agent
View houses in Sacramento that sold recently
Recently sold homes
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,280,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,886 sq ft
649 38th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Coldwell Banker Realty, Coldwell Banker Realty Realty ONE Group Complete
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Sacramento housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Sacramento.
Flood Factor - Moderate
19% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Sacramento has a moderate risk of flooding. 10,431 properties in Sacramento are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 19% of all properties in Sacramento. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
7% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Sacramento has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 11,514 properties in Sacramento that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 7% of all properties in Sacramento.