Carmichael Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Carmichael, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 50
- Median Sale Price: $590,500
- Average Sale Price: $700,303
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $348
- Average Days on Market: 54
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Carmichael moved 5.6% up (from $559,250 to $590,500). The number of homes sold was 8.7% up compared to the prior month (46 vs. 50). Average days on market shifted 1.9% up (53 days to 54 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 0.3% down (from $592,500 to $590,500). Sales volume is 19.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Carmichael's spring market is showing mixed signals that suggest a market settling into a sustainable rhythm rather than experiencing dramatic momentum. The month-over-month gains look promising on the surface—sales jumped nearly 9% and median prices climbed 5.6%—but here's the catch: year-over-year, we're actually down 19% in volume and virtually flat on price. This tells us April 2026 is simply recovering from a sluggish spring last year, not entering a hot market. The 54-day average time on market is moderate, suggesting homes are moving at a reasonable pace without urgency on either side.
What's genuinely encouraging is that sales prices are exceeding list prices by nearly 2%, indicating continued buyer appetite and competitive conditions. However, the gap between median and average prices reveals a tale of two markets—some higher-end properties are pulling the average up to $700k while median sits at $590k. With 151 active listings on the market, inventory remains relatively healthy, which should temper any price acceleration through the rest of spring. For sellers, it's still a decent window to list, though this is no longer a sellers' market. Buyers have more breathing room than they did a year ago.
Carmichael Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95608 | 50 | $590,500 | $348 | 54 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 42 | $620,000 | $364 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $623,500 | $294 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $252,000 | $251 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $325,000 | $252 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 20 |
| $750K+ | 18 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 151 active listings in Carmichael with a median asking price of $620,000 and an average of 56 days on market.
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