Petaluma, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,698,888
Updated August 2026
Today, Petaluma has 7 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,698,888, typically selling in about 71 days.
Petaluma Market Analysis
Petaluma, CA currently shows a median list price of $1.7M. There are 7 homes currently listed for sale in Petaluma, CA. 1 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
The housing stock skews toward single family homes, at about 85.7% of active listings. Over the last six months, the median price has risen about 79.9%, from $988,900 in August 2025 to $1.8M in July 2026. Per square foot, the median stands at $567.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 63 days. Listings take time to find buyers here, which gives buyers room to compare and negotiate. Petaluma, CA covers the 94952 and 94954 ZIP codes.
Petaluma Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 71 days to sell, and 7.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs. At the same time, sales volume is up 67% versus six months ago, and 57% of current listings are under 30 days old, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$1.70M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
7.0 months of supply
Ample Supply7 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 ~71 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.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 57% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Petaluma
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
64%
Homeowners
36%
Renters
Homeownership is 8.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
24,155 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $316K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 1 → 3 bedrooms (+$995K)
Price Reductions
2 listings have reduced their price
29% of active listings
Average reduction: 3.2% (~$54K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Petaluma, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Petaluma, CA?
The median list price in Petaluma is $1,698,888 as of August 2026, based on 7 active listings.
Is Petaluma a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Petaluma currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 7.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Petaluma?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 63 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 71 days.
How many homes are for sale in Petaluma, CA?
There are 7 homes for sale in Petaluma right now.