Rio Linda Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 15
Median Sale Price: $452,000
Average Sale Price: $532,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $374
Average Days on Market: 78
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 95.5%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Rio Linda moved 7.8% down (from $490,000 to $452,000). The number of homes sold was 50.0% up compared to the prior month (10 vs. 15). Average days on market shifted 18.8% down (96 days to 78 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 17.9% up (from $383,500 to $452,000). Sales volume is 114.3% up year-over-year.

What This Means

Rio Linda's housing market is showing interesting mixed signals as we head into spring. Sales volume jumped significantly—up 50% from February and more than double compared to March last year—suggesting buyers are returning after winter doldrums. However, the median price dipped 7.8% month-over-month to $452,000, even though it's still up a solid 17.9% year-over-year. This combination tells us we're seeing more activity, but perhaps less competition among sellers, which is giving buyers a bit more negotiating room than they had a year ago.

The real story here is speed. Homes are moving faster, spending an average of just 78 days on market compared to 96 days last month. That's a meaningful acceleration, and the 95.5% sale-to-list ratio suggests homes are selling close to asking price despite the monthly dip in prices. This points to a market finding its equilibrium—sellers are still getting reasonable offers, but they're not seeing bidding wars anymore.

Looking ahead, that inventory of 21 active listings sitting at 103 days on market suggests the pipeline has plenty of homes waiting. Rio Linda appears to be stabilizing into a more balanced market after years of rapid appreciation. For both buyers and sellers, it's a healthier dynamic than the frenzy of recent years.

Rio Linda Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95673	15	$452,000	$374	78

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	13	$465,000	$374
LAND	2	$300,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$200K - $299K	1
$300K - $399K	4
$400K - $499K	5
$500K - $749K	2
$750K+	3

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 21 active listings in Rio Linda with a median asking price of $514,999 and an average of 103 days on market.

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