Petaluma Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Petaluma, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 37
- Median Sale Price: $1,005,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,132,959
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $522
- Average Days on Market: 56
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Petaluma moved 5.5% up (from $952,500 to $1,005,000). The number of homes sold was 8.8% up compared to the prior month (34 vs. 37). Average days on market shifted 13.8% down (65 days to 56 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 2.2% down (from $1,027,500 to $1,005,000). Sales volume is 19.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Petaluma's housing market is showing some encouraging green shoots this March, though the bigger picture remains mixed. Month-over-month, we're seeing solid momentum: sales jumped nearly 9 percent, prices climbed 5.5 percent, and homes are moving faster, averaging just 56 days on market instead of 65. That's the spring seasonality kicking in, when inventory typically refreshes and buyers reemerge. The fact that homes are selling for 101.6 percent of list price suggests there's still meaningful buyer interest willing to pay up for the right property.
However, zoom out to the year-over-year view and the story gets more complicated. Median prices are actually down 2.2 percent from March 2025, and sales volume has dropped nearly 20 percent. That gap suggests last spring was stronger, which isn't surprising given where mortgage rates have landed. We're seeing 97 active listings with a median ask of $899,000—up from what sold—which could indicate some pricing expectations haven't quite caught up with market reality.
The takeaway: Petaluma isn't booming, but it's not stalling either. It's a market finding its footing after a tougher winter. For sellers, the spring window is open. For buyers, there's finally some breathing room to negotiate, even if competition hasn't disappeared.
Petaluma Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94952 | 22 | $1,119,500 | $579 | 48 |
| 94954 | 15 | $760,000 | $438 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 29 | $1,110,000 | $572 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $670,000 | $428 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $154,500 | $126 |
| CONDO | 1 | $450,000 | $330 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $715,000 | $375 |
| LAND | 1 | $3,500,000 | $478 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 27 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 97 active listings in Petaluma with a median asking price of $899,000 and an average of 85 days on market.
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