West Sacramento Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 37
Median Sale Price: $544,000
Average Sale Price: $544,214
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $308
Average Days on Market: 81
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.9%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in West Sacramento moved 7.3% down (from $587,000 to $544,000). The number of homes sold was 54.2% up compared to the prior month (24 vs. 37). Average days on market shifted 3.8% up (78 days to 81 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 11.4% up (from $488,500 to $544,000). Sales volume is 15.6% up year-over-year.

What This Means

West Sacramento's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring settles in. While sales activity surged 54% month-over-month with 37 homes selling in March, prices retreated 7.3% from February's peak of $587,000. This pullback isn't alarming—it's fairly typical seasonal volatility between winter and spring. What's more telling is the year-over-year comparison: median prices are up 11.4% and sales volume is up 15.6%, suggesting genuine underlying strength despite monthly fluctuations. The median price of $544,000 remains robust for the Sacramento region.

The market dynamics reveal a shift toward buyer favorability. Homes are spending 81 days on market, up slightly from 78, and the sale-to-list ratio of 98.9% shows sellers aren't commanding premiums anymore. This gives serious buyers some negotiating room, though active inventory at 115 listings remains relatively modest. Most importantly, homes are still selling close to asking price in a market that isn't oversaturated. For investors and families looking at West Sacramento, it's a healthier moment than the aggressive 2023-2024 seller's market we've seen elsewhere in Northern California.

West Sacramento Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95691	27	$550,000	$296	81
95605	10	$452,500	$344	81

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	31	$590,000	$313
LAND	3	$325,000	N/A
CONDOS	2	$352,450	$244
TOWNHOMES	1	$420,000	$300

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
Under $100K	1
$200K - $299K	2
$300K - $399K	4
$400K - $499K	11
$500K - $749K	15
$750K+	4

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 115 active listings in West Sacramento with a median asking price of $499,000 and an average of 77 days on market.

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