Santa Rosa Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Santa Rosa, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 123
- Median Sale Price: $750,000
- Average Sale Price: $840,566
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $467
- Average Days on Market: 79
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Santa Rosa moved 6.4% up (from $704,975 to $750,000). The number of homes sold was 2.5% up compared to the prior month (120 vs. 123). Average days on market shifted 5.3% up (75 days to 79 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 2.7% up (from $730,625 to $750,000). Sales volume is 27.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Santa Rosa's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring arrives. While median prices continue climbing—up 6.4% just this month to $750,000—the gains feel modest when looking back a year, with only 2.7% appreciation over twelve months. More telling is the dramatic 27.6% drop in sales volume compared to March 2025, suggesting fewer buyers are actively competing for homes. The good news? Inventory is holding steady at 549 listings, giving shoppers actual choices rather than the desperate dash-and-offer scenarios we've seen in hotter markets.
What's really happening here is a normalization after years of frenzied buying. Homes are sitting nearly 80 days on the market before selling, up from 75 days last month, and they're fetching 98.7% of asking price rather than commanding premiums. This is a buyer's market compared to recent years, though $750,000 medians still reflect California's stubborn affordability challenges. Rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty likely explain the slower pace, but for serious buyers, Santa Rosa is finally offering room to negotiate and time to make thoughtful decisions—a luxury that's been rare in the North Bay.
Santa Rosa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95403 | 31 | $733,015 | $401 | 77 |
| 95404 | 29 | $1,052,000 | $509 | 105 |
| 95409 | 28 | $792,000 | $484 | 53 |
| 95401 | 14 | $662,500 | $505 | 78 |
| 95407 | 11 | $715,000 | $401 | 100 |
| 95405 | 9 | $780,000 | $522 | 65 |
| 93012 | 1 | $2,025,000 | $657 | 46 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 95 | $805,000 | $506 |
| TOWNHOMES | 8 | $452,500 | $359 |
| LAND | 5 | $200,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 5 | $165,000 | $151 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $827,500 | $333 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $641,041 | $400 |
| OTHER | 1 | $830,500 | N/A |
| CONDO | 1 | $54,500 | $46 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 10 |
| $500K - $749K | 40 |
| $750K+ | 62 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 549 active listings in Santa Rosa with a median asking price of $750,000 and an average of 97 days on market.
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