75 homes in Sacramento
Homes for Sale in Sacramento, CA
About Sacramento, CA Real Estate
Sacramento is California's capital city at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," offering rich Gold Rush history and affordable housing compared to coastal cities.
Today, Sacramento has 76 homes for sale at a median price of $449,900, typically selling in about 52 days.
Why Live in Sacramento?
- State capital with stable government employment
- Farm-to-Fork dining capital of America
- Rich Gold Rush and railroad history
- Affordable housing compared to Bay Area
Popular Neighborhoods in Sacramento
Sacramento Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. 66% of current listings are under 30 days old, yet 41% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and sale prices have eased 5% over the last six months and are 1% below a year ago, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$450K
↓ 1% 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
5.1 months of supply
Balanced Supply76 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 ~52 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. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 29% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Sacramento
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
199,401 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$3,138/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,954/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,979/mo
Sacramento
A typical home costs about 45% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$134K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $85K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$152K)
Price Reductions
31 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.0% (~$40K)
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