Mendocino, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,499,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Mendocino has 13 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,499,000, typically selling in about 141 days.
Mendocino Market Analysis
Buyers in Mendocino, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.5M. Per square foot, the median stands at $558. Since February, the median price has moved up about 38.7% to $1.6M as of July.
It takes about 13 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Mendocino, CA has 13 active listings on the market right now. No new listings came on the market here in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $959,000 median for two bedroom homes to $1.6M for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 84.6% of the mix. Addresses here carry the 95460 ZIP code.
Mendocino Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 141 days to sell, and 6.5 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs. At the same time, selling times have improved 26% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$1.50M
↑ 20% 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
6.5 months of supply
Ample Supply13 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~141 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 26% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Mendocino
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
88%
Homeowners
12%
Renters
Homeownership is 32.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
346 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $442K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
77% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.2% (~$183K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mendocino, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Mendocino, CA?
The median list price in Mendocino is $1,499,000 as of August 2026, based on 13 active listings.
Is Mendocino a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Mendocino currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 6.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Mendocino?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 141 days.
Are home prices in Mendocino going up or down?
The median sale price in Mendocino is up about 20.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Mendocino, CA?
There are 13 homes for sale in Mendocino right now.