Shafter Housing Market Report – August 2026

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

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 22
  • Median Sale Price: $402,500
  • Average Sale Price: $561,423
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $233
  • Average Days on Market: 115
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.6%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to July, the median sale price in Shafter moved 12.5% down (from $459,950 to $402,500). The number of homes sold was 10.0% up compared to the prior month (20 vs. 22). Average days on market shifted 150.0% up (46 days to 115 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 0.9% up (from $399,000 to $402,500). Sales volume is 37.1% down year-over-year.

Shafter Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
93263 22 $402,500 $233 115

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 19 $405,000 $233
LAND 3 $160,000 N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
Under $100K 1
$100K - $199K 1
$200K - $299K 1
$300K - $399K 7
$400K - $499K 9
$500K - $749K 1
$750K+ 2

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 279 active listings in Shafter with a median asking price of $480,700 and an average of 46 days on market.

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