Davis Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Davis, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 37
- Median Sale Price: $815,000
- Average Sale Price: $937,162
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $518
- Average Days on Market: 42
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Davis moved 18.7% up (from $686,750 to $815,000). The number of homes sold was 8.8% up compared to the prior month (34 vs. 37). Average days on market shifted 52.8% down (89 days to 42 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.5% down (from $827,500 to $815,000). Sales volume is 36.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Davis's spring market is showing some genuinely interesting contradictions. On the surface, April looks positive: median prices jumped nearly 19 percent month-over-month, homes are selling faster—dropping from 89 days on market to just 42—and sellers are getting more than asking price at 101.1 percent. This speedup makes sense for late spring, when UC Davis students graduate and families tend to relocate. However, that year-over-year decline of 1.5 percent in median price and a significant 36.2 percent drop in sales volume tells a different story. We're not actually seeing stronger demand than April 2025; we're seeing fewer homes selling.
The gap between median price ($815,000) and average price ($937,162) suggests a handful of higher-end sales are skewing the average upward. What's noteworthy is the current inventory—147 active listings sitting at an average of 66 days on market versus the 42-day average for homes that actually sold. This means the homes moving quickly are likely well-positioned properties, while slower inventory indicates selectivity among buyers. The UC Davis effect may be providing temporary lift this month, but the year-over-year softness suggests Davis remains a buyer's market underneath the April momentum.
Davis Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95616 | 21 | $920,000 | $563 | 37 |
| 95618 | 16 | $743,750 | $458 | 49 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 33 | $848,000 | $535 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $615,000 | $479 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $99,000 | $120 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $682,000 | $431 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 13 |
| $750K+ | 23 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 147 active listings in Davis with a median asking price of $860,000 and an average of 66 days on market.
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