95973 Housing Market
Median List Price
$599,000
Updated August 2026
Today, the 95973 ZIP code in Chico, CA has 74 homes for sale at a median list price of $599,000, typically selling in about 54 days.
95973 Housing Market Overview
Buyers in the 95973 ZIP code are looking at a median list price of $599,000. That is about 13.0% above the Chico median. Since February, the median price has moved up about 21.0% to $590,000 as of July. The 95973 ZIP code has 74 active listings on the market right now. Pricing spreads from a $380,000 median for two bedroom homes to $652,750 for four bedroom homes.
95973 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 8% over the last six months, yet 47% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 54 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$599K
↓ 0% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.0 months of supply
Tight Supply74 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 3.0 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~54 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 47% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in 95973 Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
41,934 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $43K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$209K)
Price Reductions
35 listings have reduced their price
47% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.4% (~$50K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 95973 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 95973 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 95973 ZIP code is $599,000 as of August 2026, based on 74 active listings.
Is the 95973 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 95973 ZIP code currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in the 95973 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 95973 ZIP code has been on the market for 54 days.
Are home prices in the 95973 ZIP code going up or down?
The median sale price in the 95973 ZIP code is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in the 95973 ZIP code?
There are 74 homes for sale in the 95973 ZIP code right now, including 7 listed within the last week.