Auburn Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Auburn, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 46
- Median Sale Price: $625,250
- Average Sale Price: $598,772
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $325
- Average Days on Market: 84
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Auburn moved 0.8% up (from $620,000 to $625,250). The number of homes sold was 2.1% down compared to the prior month (47 vs. 46). Average days on market shifted 16.0% down (100 days to 84 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 16.1% up (from $538,500 to $625,250). Sales volume is 39.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Auburn's housing market is showing mixed signals heading into late spring. On the positive side, homes are selling quickly—the median home spent just 84 days on the market, down significantly from 100 days a year ago. That's a meaningful improvement in liquidity. Sellers are also getting nearly full asking price at 99.5%, which suggests decent buyer interest relative to inventory. The year-over-year median price jump of 16.1% reflects Auburn's broader appeal as an affordable foothill alternative to Sacramento and the Bay Area.
However, there are some caution flags worth noting. Sales volume dropped 2.1% month-over-month and is down nearly 40% year-over-year, which points to genuine softening in buyer activity. The 216 active listings represent a moderately healthy supply—up from the scarcity we saw in 2024—giving buyers more options than they had previously. April's seasonal spring bounce appears real but modest.
The story here is stabilization rather than momentum. Auburn buyers are benefiting from more choice and faster sales, but the transaction count suggests demand isn't keeping pace with supply growth. If interest rates remain elevated, that inventory advantage could widen further over the coming months.
Auburn Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95602 | 23 | $543,000 | $351 | 95 |
| 95603 | 23 | $660,000 | $299 | 73 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 35 | $660,000 | $347 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $104,000 | $75 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $379,000 | $320 |
| LAND | 2 | $134,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $649,000 | $325 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $408,000 | $321 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 4 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 19 |
| $750K+ | 12 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 216 active listings in Auburn with a median asking price of $599,450 and an average of 88 days on market.
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