40 homes in Madera

Madera is a city in and the county seat of Madera County, located in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Founded in 1876 as a timber settlement at the terminus of a major log flume, the city grew around the lumber trade before transitioning to an agriculture-based economy during the 20th century. Irrigation from the San Joaquin River and nearby canals transformed the surrounding plains into fertile farmland that now supports vineyards, nut orchards, and row crops.
Madera is an agricultural city and gateway to Yosemite. Features affordable housing, wine tasting, and diverse community.
Today, Madera has 40 homes for sale at a median price of $513,600, typically selling in about 38 days. Families here choose from 3 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$386K
↓ 21.1% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
5.0 months of supply
Balanced Market40 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~38 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 38% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in Madera
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
52%
Homeowners
48%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
17,456 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $60K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$176K)
Price Reductions
14 listings have reduced their price
35% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.0% (~$26K)
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