California Real Estate
Statewide market analytics, sale history, and county breakdowns
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$1.16M
12-Month Sales
22,049
+0.5%
1-Year Appreciation
+0.5%
Properties Tracked
2,138,518
Median Sale Price History
Top Counties
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $1.79M |
| Orange | $1.81M |
| San Diego | $1.47M |
| San Francisco | $2.64M |
| Santa Clara | $2.05M |
| Riverside | $848.4K |
| San Mateo | $2.97M |
| Contra Costa | $1.52M |
| Ventura | $1.53M |
| Santa Barbara | $3.05M |
Top Counties by Activity
| County | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 573 | $1.79M | +3.5% |
| Orange | 343 | $1.81M | -19.2% |
| San Diego | 405 | $1.47M | +9.2% |
| San Francisco | 105 | $2.64M | +18.6% |
| Santa Clara | 127 | $2.05M | -5.9% |
| Riverside | 256 | $848.4K | +7.6% |
| San Mateo | 72 | $2.97M | -6.3% |
| Contra Costa | 125 | $1.52M | +29.4% |
| Ventura | 119 | $1.53M | -7.4% |
| Santa Barbara | 52 | $3.05M | +9.8% |
Top Cities by Activity
| City | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 168 | $2.09M | -8.7% |
| San Francisco | 105 | $2.64M | +18.6% |
| San Diego | 101 | $1.27M | +1.5% |
| Sacramento | 63 | $599.9K | -2.3% |
| Bakersfield | 57 | $442.7K | +13.6% |
| San Jose | 56 | $1.39M | -18.5% |
| Lancaster | 48 | $395.5K | +11.8% |
| Palm Desert | 43 | $932.2K | -13.2% |
| Palm Springs | 42 | $1.11M | -9.2% |
| Fresno | 41 | $462.3K | -1.5% |
| Roseville | 36 | $687.4K | -10.9% |
| La Quinta | 33 | $1.62M | +3.2% |
Top ZIP Codes
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendTrend (per quarter)
+0.8%
Implied 1-yr change
+3.2%
2026 Q3 forecast
$1.22M
2026 Q4 forecast
$1.23M
Median Sale Price — 5Y History + 4Q Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2640 FERDINAND CT | Perris | Aug 4, 2022 | $465,000,000 |
| 6180 LOGAN ST | Sacramento | Sep 22, 2022 | $435,000,000 |
| 538 STATE HIGHWAY 98 | Calexico | Jan 30, 2024 | $417,255,000 |
| Fortuna Ranch Rd | Encinitas | Mar 17, 2022 | $414,000,000 |
| Montecito Rd | Ramona | Jul 5, 2022 | $390,000,000 |
| Jeffrey Way | Oakhurst | Oct 24, 2022 | $345,000,000 |
| Saint Bede Way | Sacramento | Sep 12, 2022 | $337,846,000 |
| White Rd | Red Bluff | Feb 4, 2022 | $337,000,000 |
| Skylark Dr # A | Larkspur | Feb 9, 2022 | $300,000,000 |
| Skylark Dr | Larkspur | Feb 9, 2022 | $300,000,000 |
Other states
How California ranks
1-year appreciation
#14 of 42
Median price
#1 of 42
Sales volume (12mo)
#2 of 56
Frequently asked about California
What is the median sale price in California?
The median sale price in California over the last 12 months is $1.16M, based on 22,049 recorded transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in California?
California home prices have changed +0.5% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in California?
Roughly 22,049 home sales were recorded in California over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in California?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in California, followed by Unknown.
When were most homes in California built?
Most homes in California were built in the 1950-1969 era, based on year-built records in our dataset.