Paso Robles Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Paso Robles, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 56
- Median Sale Price: $835,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,028,717
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $452
- Average Days on Market: 71
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Paso Robles moved 8.4% up (from $770,000 to $835,000). The number of homes sold was 30.0% down compared to the prior month (80 vs. 56). Average days on market shifted 37.2% down (113 days to 71 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 39.3% up (from $599,500 to $835,000). Sales volume is 21.7% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Paso Robles is showing some mixed signals this May, with strong price momentum tempered by cooling transaction volume. The median price jumped 8.4% month-over-month to $835,000 and an impressive 39.3% year-over-year, suggesting sustained demand from buyers willing to pay premium prices for Central Coast properties. What's particularly telling is that homes are selling at 99.7% of list price with significantly faster turnover—down to 71 days on market from 113 last month. This indicates a fairly balanced market where sellers have genuine leverage but buyers remain engaged.
However, the 30% drop in sales volume from April raises questions about whether price gains are attracting fewer transactions or if this represents a return to more normal activity levels after a strong spring. The large inventory of 310 active listings, with homes sitting an average of 132 days, suggests there's still plenty of supply for serious buyers. The real story here is less about a hot market and more about price appreciation outpacing buyer activity—a pattern we're seeing across California as higher interest rates temper demand. For sellers, conditions remain favorable, but for buyers, patience and strategy matter more than urgency.
Paso Robles Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93446 | 56 | $835,000 | $452 | 71 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 38 | $847,495 | $479 |
| LAND | 8 | $1,099,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 6 | $392,500 | $283 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $632,500 | $426 |
| OTHER | 2 | $4,077,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 5 |
| $500K - $749K | 10 |
| $750K+ | 34 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 310 active listings in Paso Robles with a median asking price of $834,950 and an average of 132 days on market.
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