Lincoln Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Lincoln, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 84
- Median Sale Price: $623,000
- Average Sale Price: $696,814
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $356
- Average Days on Market: 53
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Lincoln moved 0.9% down (from $628,505 to $623,000). The number of homes sold was 1.2% down compared to the prior month (85 vs. 84). Average days on market shifted 15.9% down (63 days to 53 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.2% down (from $657,500 to $623,000). Sales volume is 51.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Lincoln's housing market is cooling down notably as we head into late spring. The median price of $623,000 is down 5.2% year-over-year, and sales volume has dropped dramatically by over half compared to April 2025. That's a significant contraction, though the modest month-to-month declines suggest we might be stabilizing after a rough year. The silver lining is that homes are actually selling slightly above list price (100.2%), and they're moving faster than they were just a month ago, with average days on market dropping from 63 to 53 days.
What's telling is the gap between active listings and sales activity. With 357 homes waiting for buyers but only 84 selling, there's clearly an imbalance. Inventory is sitting longer than typical—the 43 average days for listed homes suggests buyers aren't rushing in. The $62,000 gap between median and average sale prices indicates a mix skewed toward higher-end properties, but this month's sales were almost entirely single-family homes, so that's not a major concern.
This reflects broader market headwinds: elevated interest rates continue to dampen buyer enthusiasm, though the faster closing times hint that motivated buyers are still out there. Lincoln's market isn't in crisis, but it's definitely a buyer's market right now.
Lincoln Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95648 | 84 | $623,000 | $356 | 53 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 82 | $623,000 | $357 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $490,000 | $286 |
| LAND | 1 | $700,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 14 |
| $500K - $749K | 48 |
| $750K+ | 21 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 357 active listings in Lincoln with a median asking price of $685,000 and an average of 43 days on market.
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