Tehachapi Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Tehachapi, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 50
- Median Sale Price: $397,000
- Average Sale Price: $356,096
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $232
- Average Days on Market: 94
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Tehachapi moved 4.3% up (from $380,750 to $397,000). The number of homes sold was 19.4% down compared to the prior month (62 vs. 50). Average days on market shifted 9.6% down (104 days to 94 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 2.5% up (from $387,250 to $397,000). Sales volume is 28.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Tehachapi's housing market is showing signs of cooling as we head into late spring. Sales volume dropped nearly 20 percent from March and is down almost 29 percent year-over-year, suggesting buyer activity has softened considerably. However, there's a silver lining for sellers: median prices climbed 4.3 percent month-over-month to $397,000, and homes are selling closer to asking price at a 97.2 percent ratio. This disconnect between fewer sales but stronger pricing indicates we're in a seller's market, though one with less momentum than a year ago. The inventory situation supports this narrative, with 618 active listings building up—a sign that the market has shifted from the tight conditions we saw in 2025.
The extended days on market, now averaging 94 days, suggests buyers are taking their time and having more leverage in negotiations. This is typical spring behavior in a mountain community like Tehachapi, where seasonal factors and tourism cycles influence real estate activity. With so many listings sitting for extended periods before sale, sellers may need to be realistic about pricing and condition. The property mix remains heavily weighted toward single-family homes, which dominate the market at 70 percent of sales. Overall, Tehachapi isn't booming, but it's not in distress either—just a slower, more balanced market than recent years.
Tehachapi Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93561 | 50 | $397,000 | $232 | 94 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 35 | $435,000 | $234 |
| LAND | 13 | $46,000 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 1 | $255,000 | $222 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $254,000 | $198 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 8 |
| $100K - $199K | 6 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 8 |
| $400K - $499K | 15 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 618 active listings in Tehachapi with a median asking price of $142,000 and an average of 191 days on market.
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