Red Bluff Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Red Bluff, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 20
Median Sale Price: $319,166
Average Sale Price: $366,962
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $212
Average Days on Market: 104
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 95.6%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Red Bluff moved 10.8% down (from $358,000 to $319,166). The number of homes sold was 53.8% up compared to the prior month (13 vs. 20). Average days on market shifted 18.1% down (127 days to 104 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 2.9% up (from $310,250 to $319,166). Sales volume is 41.2% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Red Bluff's housing market is showing some mixed signals as spring activity picks up. Sales volume surged nearly 54 percent month-over-month in March, which is a solid spring bump and suggests buyers are returning after the slower winter months. However, the median price dipped 10.8 percent to $319,166, indicating that this increased activity is driven more by inventory movement than price appreciation. The good news is that homes are selling faster—average days on market dropped from 127 to 104 days—and sellers are still getting nearly 96 percent of their asking price, which suggests a reasonably balanced market.

The year-over-year picture tells a different story, though. Sales are actually down 41 percent compared to March 2025, which is a notable decline despite this month's gains. That suggests the market remains softer than it was a year ago, likely reflecting broader California lending challenges and affordability pressures. With 208 active listings and properties averaging 134 days on market, inventory isn't moving as quickly as sellers might hope. While the median price is modestly up 2.9 percent annually, the combination of lower sales volume and elevated inventory suggests Red Bluff buyers still have reasonable negotiating power. It's a buyer-leaning market dressed up in spring activity clothes.

Red Bluff Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
96080	20	$319,166	$212	104

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	17	$335,000	$235
MOBILE	2	$13,500	$16
LAND	1	$110,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
Under $100K	2
$100K - $199K	3
$200K - $299K	3
$300K - $399K	5
$400K - $499K	2
$500K - $749K	3
$750K+	2

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 208 active listings in Red Bluff with a median asking price of $319,500 and an average of 134 days on market.

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