Benicia Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Benicia, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 17
Median Sale Price: $844,000
Average Sale Price: $800,118
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $446
Average Days on Market: 66
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.9%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Benicia moved 2.9% up (from $820,000 to $844,000). The number of homes sold was 30.8% up compared to the prior month (13 vs. 17). Average days on market shifted 18.5% down (81 days to 66 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 13.4% up (from $744,000 to $844,000). Sales volume is 46.9% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Benicia's March market is showing some genuine momentum after a sluggish start to the year. Sales jumped nearly 31 percent month-over-month, suggesting spring seasonality is kicking in and buyers are finally coming off the sidelines. The fact that homes are selling above asking price—at 101.9 percent of list—tells you there's real demand here. Days on market dropped from 81 to 66, which is another positive sign that inventory is moving faster as the weather improves and more families consider relocating.

That said, the year-over-year picture is more sobering. Sales volume has dropped nearly 47 percent compared to March 2025, which suggests the market is still catching its breath after a tougher 2025. What's working in Benicia's favor is appreciation: median prices are up 13.4 percent annually, and the current median of $844,000 reflects sustained value in this Solano County community. The 61 active listings represent a healthy supply level, though the gap between median asking price ($740,000) and median sold price ($844,000) indicates some properties are overpriced initially.

For sellers, timing looks favorable right now. For buyers, competition appears manageable but prices continue climbing—a reminder that Benicia remains an attractive option in an increasingly expensive Bay Area.

Benicia Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
94510	17	$844,000	$446	66

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	12	$880,000	$446
CONDOS	5	$440,000	$444

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$200K - $299K	1
$400K - $499K	3
$500K - $749K	3
$750K+	10

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 61 active listings in Benicia with a median asking price of $740,000 and an average of 61 days on market.

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