Shafter, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$449,888
Updated August 2026
Today, Shafter has 8 homes for sale at a median list price of $449,888, typically selling in about 29 days.
Shafter Market Analysis
The median list price in Shafter, CA is $449,888. Current inventory stands at 8 active listings. 2 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $439,888 for four bedroom homes and $461,450 at the three bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 87.5%. January to June saw the median price go from $394,900 to $555,000, up about 40.5%. Median pricing works out to $264 per square foot.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 11 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. The area falls within the 93263 ZIP code.
Shafter Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 8.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and sale prices have eased 12% over the last six months and are 4% below a year ago. At the same time, the typical home sells in about 29 days, and 63% 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
$450K
↓ 4% 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
8.0 months of supply
Ample Supply8 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 ~29 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Shafter
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
66%
Homeowners
34%
Renters
Homeownership is 10.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
5,451 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $-36K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$-36K)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 22.6% (~$102K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Shafter, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Shafter, CA?
The median list price in Shafter is $449,888 as of August 2026, based on 8 active listings.
Is Shafter a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Shafter currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 8.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Shafter?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 11 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 29 days.
Are home prices in Shafter going up or down?
The median sale price in Shafter is down about 4.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Shafter, CA?
There are 8 homes for sale in Shafter right now.