Modesto Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Modesto, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 135
- Median Sale Price: $435,000
- Average Sale Price: $438,297
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $278
- Average Days on Market: 60
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Modesto moved 3.3% down (from $450,000 to $435,000). The number of homes sold was 13.5% down compared to the prior month (156 vs. 135). Average days on market shifted 14.3% down (70 days to 60 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.1% down (from $440,000 to $435,000). Sales volume is 36.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Modesto's housing market is showing signs of softening as we move into spring. The median price dipped 3.3% from March to $435,000, and sales volume dropped 13.5% month-over-month. While the year-over-year price decline is modest at just 1.1%, the more concerning trend is the 36.3% plunge in sales compared to April 2025. This suggests buyers are either sitting on the sidelines or competing less aggressively than they were a year ago—a shift likely tied to persistent interest rate concerns and broader economic uncertainty.
What's encouraging is that homes are still selling close to asking price at 98.8%, and days on market actually improved to 60 days from 70 in March. This indicates the inventory isn't stagnant, even if buyer activity is cooling. The active listings remain elevated at 531 homes, though notably they're listed higher at a $479,900 median ask—a gap of about $45,000 from actual sales prices that suggests some sellers haven't adjusted expectations yet.
For buyers, this is a more favorable environment than last year. For sellers, it's worth pricing realistically to compete in a slower season. The single-family-dominated market (106 of 135 sales) continues to be where the action is.
Modesto Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95350 | 33 | $430,000 | $264 | 60 |
| 95355 | 28 | $488,000 | $274 | 55 |
| 95351 | 24 | $405,000 | $313 | 61 |
| 95356 | 19 | $450,000 | $244 | 73 |
| 95358 | 14 | $435,000 | $287 | 66 |
| 95354 | 12 | $412,500 | $302 | 50 |
| 95357 | 5 | $475,000 | $275 | 54 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 106 | $447,000 | $306 |
| MOBILE | 13 | $115,000 | $81 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 8 | $551,500 | $260 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $245,000 | $235 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,324,050 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 5 |
| $100K - $199K | 11 |
| $200K - $299K | 9 |
| $300K - $399K | 22 |
| $400K - $499K | 52 |
| $500K - $749K | 31 |
| $750K+ | 5 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 531 active listings in Modesto with a median asking price of $479,900 and an average of 62 days on market.
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