Live Oak Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Live Oak, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 2
Median Sale Price: $434,500
Average Sale Price: $434,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $251
Average Days on Market: 65
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Live Oak moved 35.8% up (from $320,000 to $434,500). The number of homes sold was 100.0% up compared to the prior month (1 vs. 2). Average days on market shifted 109.7% up (31 days to 65 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 2.2% up (from $425,000 to $434,500). Sales volume is 60.0% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Live Oak's housing market is showing mixed signals this March. While the month-over-month surge in median price—jumping nearly 36 percent from February—might look exciting on paper, context matters here. With only two homes sold, that dramatic swing reflects the volatility of a micro-market rather than genuine momentum. One higher-priced sale can skew the numbers significantly when volume is this thin. The strong sale-to-list price ratio of 99.5 percent does suggest homes are still moving near asking price, which is encouraging for sellers, but the year-over-year decline of 60 percent in sales volume tells a different story about overall market health.

The real concern is the slowdown in days on market, which nearly doubled from February to 65 days. Combined with 27 active listings—a healthy supply level—this indicates homes aren't flying off shelves like they might have in past years. March seasonally brings spring buyer activity, yet Live Oak isn't seeing the transaction velocity you'd expect. Interest rates and broader economic uncertainty are likely keeping potential buyers on the sidelines. For sellers, this is a reminder to price competitively and ensure their homes show well. It's a buyer-friendly market emerging, though still relatively quiet overall.

Live Oak Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95953	2	$434,500	$251	65

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	2	$434,500	$251

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$300K - $399K	1
$400K - $499K	1

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 27 active listings in Live Oak with a median asking price of $439,990 and an average of 65 days on market.

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