Yuba City Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Yuba City, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 41
- Median Sale Price: $430,000
- Average Sale Price: $653,661
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $239
- Average Days on Market: 90
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Yuba City moved 4.4% down (from $450,000 to $430,000). The number of homes sold was 24.2% up compared to the prior month (33 vs. 41). Average days on market shifted 11.1% up (81 days to 90 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 6.2% up (from $405,000 to $430,000). Sales volume is 16.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Yuba City's housing market is showing mixed signals as spring activity kicks into gear. Sales volume jumped nearly a quarter month-over-month, which is typical seasonal strength as we move into the busier selling season. However, that enthusiasm is tempered by the fact that homes are taking longer to sell—now sitting at 90 days on market compared to 81 days in February. This suggests that while more buyers are active, the inventory of 189 listings is giving them room to be selective, which is keeping negotiating power somewhat balanced despite homes still selling near asking price at 99.1%.
The month-to-month dip in median prices paired with a strong year-over-year gain tells an interesting story. Prices are up 6.2% annually, indicating long-term appreciation, but the recent 4.4% decline likely reflects normal seasonal variation and the influence of higher-priced outliers skewing the market. The significant gap between median and average prices suggests some higher-value homes are pulling that average up while typical homes cluster around the $430k mark.
Overall, Yuba City remains a relatively accessible market compared to California's coastal regions, but the lengthening days on market hint that buyers are becoming more cautious—possibly reacting to interest rate uncertainty. This is a buyer's moment to negotiate, but sellers shouldn't panic; annual trends still favor the market.
Yuba City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95991 | 28 | $437,500 | $257 | 92 |
| 95993 | 13 | $430,000 | $202 | 86 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 30 | $430,000 | $260 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $100,000 | $80 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $630,000 | $297 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $170,000 | $186 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 4 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 7 |
| $400K - $499K | 13 |
| $500K - $749K | 12 |
| $750K+ | 2 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 189 active listings in Yuba City with a median asking price of $465,000 and an average of 79 days on market.
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