Davis Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Davis, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 34
- Median Sale Price: $686,750
- Average Sale Price: $833,565
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $510
- Average Days on Market: 89
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Davis moved 7.7% up (from $637,500 to $686,750). The number of homes sold was 88.9% up compared to the prior month (18 vs. 34). Average days on market shifted 11.0% down (100 days to 89 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 13.9% down (from $797,450 to $686,750). Sales volume is 5.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Davis's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring inventory finally kicks in. Sales volume nearly doubled month-over-month, jumping from 18 to 34 homes sold, which suggests buyers are emerging from winter hibernation and sellers are listing more aggressively. The median price climbed 7.7% to $686,750, a healthy bump that points to renewed demand. Homes are also moving faster, with days on market dropping from 100 to 89 days—a sign that the market is becoming more efficient as supply meets pent-up buyer interest.
However, the year-over-year picture tells a different story. Median prices are down nearly 14 percent compared to March 2025, and sales volume has slipped slightly. This suggests that while March brought seasonal momentum, Davis hasn't fully recovered from the softening that plagued the market last year. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.2 percent indicates buyers still have modest negotiating power, and the 130 active listings give them real choice.
For sellers timing a listing right now, conditions are genuinely improving. For buyers, you're in a more balanced position than you were a year ago, though rising list prices suggest sellers are gaining confidence. The UC Davis academic calendar likely drives some of this seasonal pattern, making spring a predictable turning point.
Davis Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95616 | 21 | $845,700 | $533 | 111 |
| 95618 | 13 | $617,000 | $475 | 58 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 26 | $840,350 | $544 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $490,000 | $442 |
| CONDO | 1 | $580,000 | $405 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $110,000 | $187 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 12 |
| $750K+ | 16 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 130 active listings in Davis with a median asking price of $825,000 and an average of 69 days on market.
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