Napa Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Napa, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 95
- Median Sale Price: $870,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,048,841
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $601
- Average Days on Market: 104
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Napa moved 3.9% up (from $837,000 to $870,000). The number of homes sold was 5.0% down compared to the prior month (100 vs. 95). Average days on market shifted 1.9% down (106 days to 104 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 1.3% down (from $881,500 to $870,000). Sales volume is 8.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Napa's housing market in May shows signs of seasonal momentum despite a slight cooling compared to last month. The median price climbed 3.9% month-over-month to $870,000, suggesting that spring buying activity is pushing prices upward as we head into the traditionally active summer season. However, the year-over-year decline of 1.3% indicates the market hasn't fully recovered from where it stood last May, likely reflecting ongoing interest rate pressures that continue to temper buyer enthusiasm across California.
What's particularly telling is the inventory situation. With 659 active listings but only 95 homes selling, Napa is experiencing a meaningful supply-demand imbalance. Properties are lingering on the market for an average of 104 days, and unsold inventory is averaging 116 days on market, which signals a shift toward more balanced conditions. The 96.7% sale-to-list price ratio is healthy but suggests sellers can't command premiums anymore—they're essentially getting their asking price rather than seeing bidding wars.
The slowdown in sales volume month-over-month (down 5%) combined with mounting inventory paints a picture of a market catching its breath. This isn't distress, but it's not a seller's market either. For buyers, this growing inventory offers more choices and negotiating power than we've seen in recent years.
Napa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94558 | 71 | $870,000 | $564 | 114 |
| 94559 | 24 | $879,500 | $705 | 71 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 74 | $925,000 | $599 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $912,495 | $660 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $261,750 | $218 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $842,000 | $572 |
| LAND | 3 | $711,000 | $538 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $850,000 | $405 |
| FARM | 1 | $4,109,000 | $2,853 |
| CONDO | 1 | $651,000 | $377 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 32 |
| $750K+ | 56 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 659 active listings in Napa with a median asking price of $959,000 and an average of 116 days on market.
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