Boron Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Boron, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 3
- Median Sale Price: $228,000
- Average Sale Price: $177,333
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $203
- Average Days on Market: 62
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Boron moved 8.6% up (from $210,000 to $228,000). The number of homes sold was 25.0% down compared to the prior month (4 vs. 3). Average days on market shifted 68.8% down (199 days to 62 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1325.0% up (from $16,000 to $228,000). Sales volume is 57.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Boron's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While the median sale price jumped 8.6% month-over-month to $228,000, the overall sales volume dropped sharply—only 3 homes sold compared to 4 in March. This suggests we're dealing with a thin market where a few higher-priced sales can skew the numbers significantly. The good news is that homes are moving much faster, with average days on market plummeting from 199 to just 62 days. That's a substantial improvement and indicates sellers are pricing competitively—the 96.5% sale-to-list ratio confirms buyers and sellers are actually connecting on price.
The year-over-year comparison is eye-catching but needs context. That 1,325% surge from $16,000 looks dramatic, but it's likely comparing one or two anomalous cheap sales from last April to this month's inventory of slightly nicer properties. The real story is the inventory glut: 99 active listings with a median asking price of just $25,000 suggests Boron remains a deeply distressed market. Those properties averaging 400 days on market tell you everything about local demand challenges. Until that inventory clears, any monthly gains should be taken with skepticism.
Boron Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93516 | 3 | $228,000 | $203 | 62 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 2 | $253,500 | $203 |
| LAND | 1 | $25,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 99 active listings in Boron with a median asking price of $25,000 and an average of 400 days on market.
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