Coachella Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Coachella, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 4
- Median Sale Price: $475,000
- Average Sale Price: $457,250
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $277
- Average Days on Market: 67
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Coachella moved 11.1% up (from $427,500 to $475,000). The number of homes sold was 50.0% down compared to the prior month (8 vs. 4). Average days on market shifted 3.1% up (65 days to 67 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 17.6% down (from $576,250 to $475,000). Sales volume is 75.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Coachella's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While median prices jumped 11.1% month-over-month to $475,000, don't mistake that for momentum—we're still down 17.6% year-over-year, and the real story is the dramatic collapse in sales volume. Only four homes sold this month, down 50% from March and 75% from last April. That single monthly gain in prices likely reflects a smaller sample size rather than genuine market strength. When you're selling so few homes, statistical quirks can skew the numbers significantly.
The concerning part is inventory buildup with limited demand. Nearly 100 active listings sit on the market, many languishing for over six months at a median asking price of $571,465. The fact that homes are selling at 99.9% of list price suggests sellers have finally accepted reality and priced more competitively, but that's not enough to spark buyer interest. With homes taking an average 67 days to sell, this is a distinctly buyer-favorable market. Coachella appears caught in the desert heat of a slowdown—likely driven by persistent affordability challenges and broader regional economic pressures that continue to keep serious buyers on the sidelines.
Coachella Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92236 | 4 | $475,000 | $277 | 67 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 4 | $475,000 | $277 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 96 active listings in Coachella with a median asking price of $571,465 and an average of 194 days on market.
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