Visalia Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Visalia, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 142
- Median Sale Price: $399,000
- Average Sale Price: $453,331
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $249
- Average Days on Market: 73
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Visalia moved 0.2% down (from $400,000 to $399,000). The number of homes sold was 7.2% down compared to the prior month (153 vs. 142). Average days on market shifted 4.3% up (70 days to 73 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.0% down (from $399,000 to $399,000). Sales volume is 6.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Visalia's housing market is showing signs of modest softening as we move deeper into spring. While the median price held essentially flat year-over-year at $399,000, we're seeing subtle weakness in volume and velocity this month. Sales dipped 7.2% from April, and homes are taking slightly longer to move—now averaging 73 days on market compared to 70 days last month. This uptick in days on market, though small, suggests buyers are being more selective or negotiating harder, which aligns with the broader Central Valley trend of cooling demand after last year's inventory crunch.
The sale-to-list ratio of 99.5% indicates sellers still have modest negotiating power, but the margin is tightening. With 791 active listings on the market—a healthy supply relative to monthly sales—we're in a more balanced environment than we saw in 2024 and early 2025. The fact that new listings are sitting around 70 days on average before purchase suggests the current inventory is absorbing demand without creating urgency. For buyers, this represents a genuinely favorable moment with more choices and slightly better negotiating room. For sellers, the lesson is clear: pricing competitively matters now in ways it didn't just months ago.
Visalia Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93291 | 55 | $425,000 | $261 | 77 |
| 93277 | 44 | $358,500 | $234 | 76 |
| 93292 | 43 | $432,000 | $250 | 67 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 131 | $400,000 | $255 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $170,450 | $194 |
| CONDO | 2 | $192,500 | $161 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $255,500 | $211 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $768,500 | $149 |
| Unknown | 1 | $393,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 16 |
| $300K - $399K | 54 |
| $400K - $499K | 38 |
| $500K - $749K | 23 |
| $750K+ | 8 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 791 active listings in Visalia with a median asking price of $434,990 and an average of 70 days on market.
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