Escalon Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Escalon, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 1
- Median Sale Price: $590,000
- Average Sale Price: $590,000
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $336
- Average Days on Market: 34
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Escalon moved 129.1% up (from $257,500 to $590,000). The number of homes sold was 50.0% down compared to the prior month (2 vs. 1). Average days on market shifted 57.0% down (79 days to 34 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 13.5% up (from $520,000 to $590,000). Sales volume is 91.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Escalon's housing market is sending decidedly mixed signals this April. On one hand, the single home that sold went for $590,000—a stunning 129% jump from March's median and a solid 13.5% gain year-over-year. The buyer paid 100.9% of asking price, suggesting healthy demand for the right property. Days on market dropped dramatically to just 34 days, indicating this home found its audience quickly. These metrics paint a picture of strength and confidence.
However, the broader story is concerning. Sales volume collapsed, with only one home changing hands compared to two in March and nine a year ago. That's not a sample size—that's barely a market. With 49 active listings sitting around $549,999 asking price and averaging 140 days on market, Escalon appears to be a buyer's market drowning in inventory. The disconnect between that single sale's vigor and the stagnant overall activity suggests one property simply wasn't representative of typical conditions.
For buyers, this environment offers leverage and selection. For sellers, patience will be essential. The median asking price holding steady around $550,000 despite April's outsized sale makes sense only if that home was exceptional—a cautionary tale about reading too much into minimal monthly data in smaller markets.
Escalon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95320 | 1 | $590,000 | $336 | 34 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 1 | $590,000 | $336 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 49 active listings in Escalon with a median asking price of $549,999 and an average of 140 days on market.
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