Waterford Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 9
Median Sale Price: $470,000
Average Sale Price: $458,425
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $297
Average Days on Market: 74
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.4%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Waterford moved 8.0% up (from $435,000 to $470,000). The number of homes sold was 28.6% up compared to the prior month (7 vs. 9). Average days on market shifted 12.1% up (66 days to 74 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 20.5% up (from $390,000 to $470,000). Sales volume is 18.2% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Waterford's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring picks up. March brought a solid bump in sales activity—nine homes moved compared to seven last month—and the median price climbed to $470,000, up 8% month-over-month. That's encouraging for sellers, and the fact that homes are selling above asking (100.4% sale-to-list ratio) suggests there's genuine buyer interest in the area. Year-over-year, prices have surged 20.5%, which reflects the broader appreciation trend across California's Central Valley markets as buyers continue seeking more affordable alternatives to coastal regions.

However, there's a catch worth noting. Days on market stretched to 74 days from 66 last month, suggesting homes aren't flying off shelves quite as fast as the strong sale numbers might indicate. More importantly, sales volume is down 18% compared to March 2025, which hints that while activity picked up sequentially, we're still below last year's pace. With 23 active listings lingering for an average of 255 days, there's clearly inventory that isn't gaining traction. For buyers, this creates a more balanced negotiating environment than the heated markets we've seen elsewhere in California.

Waterford Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95386	9	$470,000	$297	74

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	8	$455,000	$297
LAND	1	$520,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$300K - $399K	1
$400K - $499K	6
$500K - $749K	2

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 23 active listings in Waterford with a median asking price of $499,999 and an average of 255 days on market.

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