Sacramento County Market Report: August 2026 Home Values
Welcome to your monthly Greater Sacramento market update. Rather than just looking at what's for sale, we are diving deep into home values—what properties are actually worth, what they are closing for, and how our local spotlight cities are performing.
Sacramento County at a Glance
Over the last six months, Sacramento County has shown a dynamic and active housing market[cite: 1]. Here are the county-wide numbers:
Active Listings
1,818 properties[cite: 1]
Avg List Price: $706,225[cite: 1]
Cost/SqFt: $340[cite: 1]
Under Contract
924 properties[cite: 1]
Avg List Price: $638,022[cite: 1]
Cost/SqFt: $329[cite: 1]
Sold (Last 6 Mos)
4,841 properties[cite: 1]
Avg Sold Price: $639,207[cite: 1]
Cost/SqFt: $338[cite: 1]
Data Insight: You might notice the Average List Price for active properties ($706,225) is significantly higher than the average closed sold price ($639,207)[cite: 1]. This is heavily skewed by a few extreme luxury outliers currently on the market, including a $12.7M listing and a $7.5M listing[cite: 1]. The median active price sits closer to the mid-$600s.
City Spotlights: Value & Performance
- Sacramento: The city's median sold price sits around $540,000, offering competitive values for both first-time buyers and investors. Active listings average roughly $359 per square foot.
- Elk Grove: A highly competitive family-centric market with a median sale price of $624,660. Homes average about 22 days on the market, and properties regularly command $310 per square foot.
- Folsom: Standing as the premium spotlight, Folsom's median sold price is robust at $735,000 ($371 per square foot), with homes flying into pending status in a median of just 11 days.
Highest-Priced Active Listings in the County
| Address | Beds/Baths | SqFt | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13850 Meiss Road[cite: 1] | 6 / 6[cite: 1] | 7,100[cite: 1] | $12,700,000[cite: 1] |
| 7640 Tobia Way[cite: 1] | 7 / 12[cite: 1] | 12,663[cite: 1] | $7,500,000[cite: 1] |
| 10675 Valensin Road[cite: 1] | 3 / 2[cite: 1] | 2,643[cite: 1] | $4,999,999[cite: 1] |
Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- For Buyers: The disparity between active listing averages and actual sold averages means there is room to negotiate, particularly if a home has sat longer than the county average[cite: 1].
- For Sellers: Pricing correctly from day one is vital. With 4,841 recent closed sales[cite: 1], pricing in line with comps ensures you capture immediate buyer attention.