Sacramento Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Sacramento, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 913
- Median Sale Price: $549,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,882,166
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $339
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Sacramento moved 7.6% up (from $510,000 to $549,000). The number of homes sold was 10.1% up compared to the prior month (829 vs. 913). Average days on market shifted 4.9% down (61 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 7.6% up (from $510,000 to $549,000). Sales volume is 29.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Sacramento's housing market is showing genuine strength in May 2026, though the jump in sales volume likely reflects improved data collection rather than a true surge in buyer activity. What's actually worth noting is the median price climbing 7.6 percent month-over-month to $549,000—a solid gain that suggests consistent buyer demand despite higher interest rates keeping some potential sellers cautious. Homes are moving faster too, with average days on market dropping from 61 to 58 days, indicating sellers are pricing competitively and buyers are ready to act.
The most telling metric is the sale-to-list price ratio hitting 100.2 percent, meaning homes are selling at or slightly above asking price on average. This signals a balanced market tipping toward sellers' favor—not a bidding war, but definitely not a buyer's market either. Single-family homes dominate activity with 560 sales, which makes sense given Sacramento's character as a suburban market.
What's holding this market together appears to be reasonable inventory levels at 2,484 active listings. While that's modest, it's enough to prevent the kind of artificial scarcity that would spike prices dramatically. If interest rates stabilize or decline in coming months, expect this momentum to continue through summer.
Sacramento Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95829 | 182 | $5,614,000 | $311 | 112 |
| 95835 | 93 | $607,000 | $288 | 62 |
| 95828 | 77 | $475,000 | $279 | 53 |
| 95823 | 48 | $443,000 | $292 | 61 |
| 95831 | 37 | $670,000 | $345 | 34 |
| 95821 | 36 | $542,250 | $336 | 51 |
| 95838 | 34 | $390,000 | $307 | 72 |
| 95820 | 32 | $420,000 | $387 | 48 |
| 95833 | 31 | $463,000 | $321 | 50 |
| 95834 | 29 | $439,900 | $299 | 53 |
| 95822 | 28 | $422,500 | $355 | 52 |
| 95826 | 28 | $454,500 | $306 | 63 |
| 95818 | 27 | $665,000 | $490 | 42 |
| 95864 | 26 | $798,500 | $413 | 53 |
| 95815 | 26 | $290,000 | $305 | 53 |
| 95842 | 23 | $440,000 | $312 | 51 |
| 95825 | 22 | $367,625 | $278 | 76 |
| 95832 | 20 | $719,945 | $284 | 69 |
| 95819 | 19 | $950,000 | $621 | 61 |
| 95841 | 18 | $439,500 | $275 | 47 |
| 95827 | 18 | $511,000 | $340 | 43 |
| 95824 | 18 | $350,300 | $296 | 57 |
| 95817 | 16 | $493,500 | $424 | 58 |
| 95816 | 15 | $993,000 | $524 | 79 |
| 95811 | 5 | $529,000 | $417 | 65 |
| 95814 | 2 | $600,000 | $390 | 45 |
| 95843 | 2 | $387,500 | $314 | N/A |
| 95639 | 1 | $500,000 | $359 | N/A |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 560 | $496,000 | $351 |
| LAND | 241 | $5,614,000 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 36 | $279,500 | $282 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 32 | $625,000 | $353 |
| MOBILE | 18 | $97,000 | $96 |
| OTHER | 15 | $1,760,000 | $335 |
| TOWNHOMES | 10 | $353,025 | $251 |
| CONDO | 1 | $120,000 | $248 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 11 |
| $100K - $199K | 21 |
| $200K - $299K | 47 |
| $300K - $399K | 109 |
| $400K - $499K | 189 |
| $500K - $749K | 270 |
| $750K+ | 266 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 2,484 active listings in Sacramento with a median asking price of $543,222 and an average of 57 days on market.
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