Madera Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Madera, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 58
- Median Sale Price: $450,000
- Average Sale Price: $460,957
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $261
- Average Days on Market: 85
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Madera moved 6.1% up (from $424,176 to $450,000). The number of homes sold was 12.1% down compared to the prior month (66 vs. 58). Average days on market shifted 1.2% down (86 days to 85 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 41.2% down (from $765,000 to $450,000). Sales volume is 77.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Madera's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring inventory builds up. While the median price ticked up 6.1% month-over-month to $450,000, that's largely a seasonal bounce rather than a strong trend—the real story is the 41% year-over-year price decline, which reflects the broader California correction since last year's peak. Sellers are adjusting their expectations, with the sale-to-list ratio sitting at 98.7%, meaning homes are fetching nearly asking price but without the bidding wars we saw in 2024 and 2025. This is a buyer-friendly environment by recent standards.
The sales slowdown is worth noting: volume dropped 12% month-over-month and has plunged 77% over the past year. That's not uncommon for April, but combined with 592 active listings (well above normal), it signals genuine softness in demand. Homes are sitting for 85 days on average, up noticeably from the frenzied 30-40 day cycles of the pandemic era. Higher mortgage rates and California's affordability crisis are clearly keeping potential buyers on the sidelines, even at lower prices. For now, Madera remains a market favoring patient buyers with financing in place.
Madera Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93636 | 27 | $502,000 | $265 | 68 |
| 93637 | 18 | $417,500 | $246 | 85 |
| 93638 | 13 | $363,000 | $278 | 122 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 50 | $470,000 | $263 |
| LAND | 7 | $110,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $390,000 | $194 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 19 |
| $500K - $749K | 13 |
| $750K+ | 5 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 592 active listings in Madera with a median asking price of $487,750 and an average of 80 days on market.
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