Merced Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Merced, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 119
- Median Sale Price: $418,000
- Average Sale Price: $417,922
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $250
- Average Days on Market: 89
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Merced moved 7.2% up (from $390,000 to $418,000). The number of homes sold was 0.8% up compared to the prior month (118 vs. 119). Average days on market shifted 2.3% up (87 days to 89 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 1.7% up (from $411,000 to $418,000). Sales volume is 1.7% up year-over-year.
Merced Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95340 | 51 | $442,000 | $245 | 84 |
| 95348 | 37 | $400,000 | $250 | 92 |
| 95341 | 31 | $411,990 | $259 | 95 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 95 | $420,000 | $253 |
| LAND | 13 | $165,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 6 | $440,000 | $362 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $188,900 | $194 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $23,000 | $14 |
| CONDO | 1 | $189,000 | $194 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4 |
| $100K - $199K | 9 |
| $200K - $299K | 9 |
| $300K - $399K | 28 |
| $400K - $499K | 50 |
| $500K - $749K | 15 |
| $750K+ | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 685 active listings in Merced with a median asking price of $439,000 and an average of 82 days on market.
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