Butte County, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$419,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Butte County has 659 homes for sale at a median list price of $419,000, typically selling in about 67 days.
Butte County Market Analysis
Buyers in Butte County are looking at a median list price of $419,000. Since February, the median price has moved up about 8.1% to $400,000 as of July. Butte County has 659 active listings on the market right now. Pricing spreads from a $194,500 median for one bedroom homes to $599,000 for four bedroom homes.
Butte County Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 10% over the last six months and 6% over the past year, yet the typical home takes about 67 days to sell, and 49% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$419K
↑ 6% 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
4.5 months of supply
Balanced Supply659 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~67 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 18% over the last six months.
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.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $96K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$164K)
Price Reductions
326 listings have reduced their price
49% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.5% (~$31K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Butte County, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Butte County, CA?
The median list price in Butte County is $419,000 as of August 2026, based on 659 active listings.
Is Butte County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Butte County currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 4.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Butte County?
The average home currently for sale in Butte County has been on the market for 67 days.
Are home prices in Butte County going up or down?
The median sale price in Butte County is up about 5.9% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Butte County, CA?
There are 659 homes for sale in Butte County right now, including 54 listed within the last week.