Sheryl Smith's "How's the Market?" Report

Sacramento, CA

Single-Family Homes

Smith Real Estate Services I Broker, Realtor #01381095 I 916-472-0103



Sacramento, CA

Tue May 20 2025
This week the median list price for Sacramento, CA is $534,950 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is less than last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 934. Click here to stay informed with the Sacramento market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Sacramento, CA

Tue May 20 2025
This week the median list price for Sacramento, CA is $534,950 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is less than last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 934. Click here to stay informed with the Sacramento market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Sacramento market.
Median List Price $534,950
Median Price of New Listings $510,000
Per Square Foot $340
Average Days on Market 58
Median Days on Market 28
Price Decreased 41%
Price Increased 5%
Relisted 9%
Inventory 934
Median Rent
Market Action 51
Strong Seller's Market

The market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$849,900 2,555 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3 45 34 31 35
$595,000 1,850 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2.5 24 41 34 28
$494,750 1,438 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 46 42 37 28
$409,950 1,169 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 62 52 43 28