Citrus Heights Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Citrus Heights, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $452,500
- Average Sale Price: $411,473
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $274
- Average Days on Market: 72
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Citrus Heights moved 2.8% up (from $440,000 to $452,500). The number of homes sold was 17.8% down compared to the prior month (73 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 9.1% up (66 days to 72 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 3.7% down (from $470,000 to $452,500). Sales volume is 34.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Citrus Heights is showing mixed signals this April, and the story really depends on which lens you're looking through. On the positive side, sellers are holding their ground—homes are selling at 99.3% of list price, which is solid, and the median price ticked up nearly 3% month-over-month to $452,500. But here's the catch: sales volume dropped nearly 18% from March, and year-over-year we're down almost 35 homes sold. That's a significant slowdown that suggests fewer buyers are active in the market, likely due to persistently higher interest rates making monthly payments less affordable for middle-income Sacramento area households.
The inventory situation is actually easing up a bit, with 219 active listings now on the market. These homes are sitting for an average of 68 days before selling, which is reasonable, but March's increase to 72 days on market suggests homes are taking slightly longer to close. The gap between asking and selling price remains remarkably tight, which tells us the market isn't oversaturated—there's still enough buyer interest to support prices, just at lower volumes than we saw last year. For buyers, this is a slightly better position than winter, but anyone looking should know competition remains real and homes in good condition move quickly.
Citrus Heights Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95621 | 41 | $414,000 | $257 | 82 |
| 95610 | 19 | $520,000 | $311 | 51 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 35 | $499,000 | $330 |
| MOBILE | 9 | $85,000 | $96 |
| TOWNHOMES | 7 | $372,000 | $228 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $291,750 | $252 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $622,000 | $304 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 6 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 6 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 19 |
| $500K - $749K | 19 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 219 active listings in Citrus Heights with a median asking price of $435,000 and an average of 68 days on market.
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