Yuba City Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know This Fall (October 2026)
How is the Yuba City housing market doing in fall 2026? In short, it is balanced, with more choice for buyers. There are more homes for sale than a year ago, prices are holding close to last year, and well-priced homes are still selling at about full asking price.
If you own a home in Yuba City or are thinking about buying in Sutter County, here is a clear, sourced look at where the market stands and what it means for your next move.
Key Takeaways: Yuba City Housing Market, Fall 2026
- Balanced market: Realtor.com rates Yuba City a balanced market, with homes selling for about 100% of asking price (October 2026 report).
- More homes for sale: 312 active listings, up 18.22% from a year ago (Realtor.com).
- Prices are steady: the median sold price is $427,000 (Realtor.com), and Redfin shows $436,792 for the three months ending September 2026, down 1.8% year over year.
- Homes still sell quickly: sold homes took a median of 35 days, down from 41 days a year earlier, and 34.1% sold above list price (Redfin).
- Location matters: median listing prices run from $415,000 in ZIP 95991 to $537,823 in ZIP 95993 (Realtor.com).
What Do the Latest Yuba City Numbers Show?
According to Realtor.com’s Yuba City market report (key indicators as of October 2026), the median listing price is $489,938, up 4.02% year over year. The median sold price is $427,000, down 4.04%. Price per square foot is $270, up 1.89%.
Asking prices nudged up while closed prices dipped slightly. That gap tells us buyers are paying for homes that are priced right, and homes that start too high tend to sit.
| Metric | Yuba City | Change vs. one year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $489,938 | +4.02% |
| Median sold price | $427,000 | -4.04% |
| Price per square foot | $270 | +1.89% |
| Active listings | 312 | +18.22% |
| Median days on market | 52 | -7.14% |
| Sale-to-list ratio | about 100% | n/a |
Are Homes Selling Faster in Yuba City?
Yes. Redfin’s Yuba City housing market data shows that for the three months ending September 2026, sold homes went under contract in a median of 35 days, down from 41 days a year earlier. There were 131 home sales in September, up 20.2% from 109 a year ago.
Homes sold for 99.3% of list price on average, and 34.1% sold above list price. Redfin gives Yuba City a Compete Score of 75 out of 100, which it calls very competitive, and notes that the most in-demand homes can go pending in about 14 days.
| Metric | September 2026 | One year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $436,792 | down 1.8% |
| Homes sold in September | 131 | 109 |
| Median days on market | 35 | 41 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| Homes sold above list price | 34.1% | 33.0% |
Why do the two sources differ on days on market? Redfin’s 35 days measures homes that actually sold. Realtor.com’s 52 days measures homes listed for sale, including ones that have not sold yet.
How Do Yuba City Prices Compare by ZIP Code and Nearby Towns?
Where you buy in and around Yuba City makes a real difference. Realtor.com shows a median listing price of $537,823 in ZIP 95993 and $415,000 in ZIP 95991, the two ZIP codes with the most Yuba City homes for sale. Across Sutter County, the median listing price is $479,850.
| Area | Median listing price | Price per square foot | Homes for sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City ZIP 95993 | $537,823 | $274 | 177 |
| Yuba City (citywide) | $489,938 | $270 | 312 |
| Sutter | $439,000 | $338 | 13 |
| Yuba City ZIP 95991 | $415,000 | $271 | 135 |
| Live Oak | $405,734 | $248 | 39 |
| Sutter County | $479,850 | $271 | 385 |
Which Yuba City Neighborhoods Have the Most Homes for Sale?
Realtor.com’s neighborhood data shows Lincoln East with the most homes for sale (41) at a median listing price of $569,900. Buttes Vista has 17 homes for sale at a median of $575,990, and Elmer has 10 at a median of $474,950. In Buttes Vista, listed homes have a median of 43 days on market, compared with 102 days in Lincoln East.
Want the bigger picture on daily life, schools, and neighborhoods? See my Yuba City neighborhood guide.
Who Is Moving to Yuba City?
Redfin’s search data for April to June 2026 shows that 76% of Yuba City homebuyers searched to stay in the area. Among buyers searching from other metros, San Francisco homebuyers searched to move to Yuba City more than any other metro, followed by Los Angeles. Redfin notes this reflects home searches, not actual moves.
What This Means If You Want to Buy
More homes for sale gives you more choice, but the best-priced homes still move fast.
- Get your financing lined up first. In-demand Yuba City homes can go pending in about 14 days (Redfin). Talk with me about getting pre-qualified so you can act when the right home appears.
- Use the extra inventory. With 312 homes for sale, up 18.22% from a year ago, you can compare more homes before you decide.
- Compare ZIP codes, not just the city number. Median listing prices range from $415,000 in 95991 to $537,823 in 95993.
- Look for room to negotiate on homes that have sat. Listed homes have a median of 52 days on market (Realtor.com), so older listings may be more flexible on price or terms.
What This Means If You Want to Sell
Buyers are active, but they have more options than last year, so pricing and presentation matter.
- Price to recent sales, not to asking prices. The median sold price ($427,000) sits well below the median listing price ($489,938).
- Expect a solid pace if you price it right. Homes that sold went under contract in a median of 35 days, and 34.1% sold above list price (Redfin).
- Stand out from the competition. With inventory up about 18%, clean, well-photographed homes get the first showings.
- Know your number. Start with a free home value estimate, then compare it with recent nearby sales.
FAQ: Yuba City Housing Market, Fall 2026
What is the median home price in Yuba City right now?
About $427,000 to $437,000. Realtor.com reports a $427,000 median sold price in its October 2026 report, and Redfin reports $436,792 for the three months ending September 2026. The median listing price is higher, at $489,938.
Is Yuba City a buyer’s or seller’s market in fall 2026?
Balanced. Realtor.com rates Yuba City a balanced market, with homes selling for about 100% of asking price. Inventory is up about 18% from a year ago, which gives buyers more choice, while well-priced homes still sell quickly.
How long does it take to sell a home in Yuba City?
About five weeks for homes that sell. Redfin reports a 35-day median for homes sold in the three months ending September 2026, down from 41 days a year earlier. Realtor.com’s 52-day median measures homes still listed for sale.
Are home prices going down in Yuba City?
Only slightly. Redfin shows the median sale price down 1.8% year over year, and Realtor.com shows the median sold price down 4.04%. At the same time, the median listing price is up 4.02% and price per square foot is up 1.89%.
Which Yuba City ZIP code is more expensive, 95991 or 95993?
ZIP 95993. Realtor.com shows a $537,823 median listing price in 95993, compared with $415,000 in 95991, in its October 2026 report.
Sources
- Realtor.com: Yuba City, CA Housing Market Report (key indicators as of October 2026)
- Realtor.com: Sutter County, CA Housing Market Report (key indicators as of October 2026)
- Redfin: Yuba City, CA Housing Market (3 months ending September 2026)
Last updated October 19, 2026 by Aaron Rose, REALTOR®, eXp Realty of California, Inc. (DRE #02165433). Figures are from the sources above and may change as new data is released.
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