Yuba County Housing Market Update: November 2026 (October Data for Buyers and Sellers)
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Marysville, Olivehurst, Linda, Plumas Lake or Wheatland this winter, the October numbers are in. Realtor.com’s October 2026 data for Yuba County shows more homes for sale than a year ago, softer asking prices, and homes taking a little longer to go under contract.
Below I look at what changed from last October, how this fall stacks up against every October since 2019, what winter usually brings, and what it all means for your plans.
Key Takeaways: Yuba County Housing Market, November 2026
- Asking prices eased: the median listing price was $440,000 in October 2026, down 6.4% from $469,922 in October 2025, per Realtor.com.
- More homes to choose from: 274 active listings, up 10.0% from 249 a year earlier and the most for any October since at least 2019.
- A slightly slower pace: median days on market was 71, compared with 68 in October 2025.
- Fewer homes went under contract: 83 listings were pending, down from 104 a year ago, and about 18.4% of listings had a price cut.
- Rates are still high: Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed average was 7.18% as of November 5, 2026.
What Did Yuba County’s Housing Market Do in October 2026?
Realtor.com publishes monthly listing data for every U.S. county. For Yuba County, October 2026 tilted a little toward buyers. The median listing price slipped to $440,000, while the median price per square foot was $270, up from $264 a year earlier. The typical home listed was also smaller, about 1,644 square feet versus 1,775 last October, so part of the lower median reflects a shift toward smaller homes, not a drop in every home’s value.
These are listing figures, not closed sales. They show what sellers are asking and how fast homes go under contract, which is an early read on where the market is heading.
| Measure | October 2026 | September 2026 | October 2025 | Change vs. last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $440,000 | $449,975 | $469,922 | down 6.4% |
| Active listings | 274 | 283 | 249 | up 10.0% |
| New listings | 72 | 84 | 78 | down 7.7% |
| Pending listings | 83 | 74 | 104 | down 20.2% |
| Median days on market | 71 | 68 | 68 | up 3 days |
| Share of listings with a price cut | 18.4% | 21.0% | 18.1% | +0.2 points |
| Median price per square foot | $270 | $273 | $264 | up 2.3% |
Are Home Prices Dropping in Yuba County?
Asking prices are down, but values overall look close to flat. The median listing price is 6.4% lower than last October. Zillow’s Home Value Index, which estimates the typical value of all homes (not only those for sale), was about $415,272 in September 2026, down 0.8% from $418,673 in September 2025.
So the bigger change is in negotiating room, not a big drop in what homes are worth. Location, condition, lot size and HOA or Mello-Roos costs still drive the price of any one home.
How Does This October Compare With Past Years?
Comparing October to October removes the seasonal swings. This year’s 274 active listings is the highest October count in Realtor.com’s data going back to 2019, and nearly three times the 97 homes for sale in October 2020. Meanwhile, the October median listing price peaked at $480,000 in 2024 and has eased two years in a row, though it is still well above the $323,609 of October 2019.
| October | Active listings | Median listing price | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 207 | $323,609 | 65 |
| 2020 | 97 | $367,000 | 45 |
| 2021 | 141 | $430,000 | 40 |
| 2022 | 261 | $459,900 | 57 |
| 2023 | 156 | $467,425 | 50 |
| 2024 | 241 | $480,000 | 53 |
| 2025 | 249 | $469,922 | 68 |
| 2026 | 274 | $440,000 | 71 |
What Is Happening in Marysville, Olivehurst and Plumas Lake?
Realtor.com also reports by ZIP code. Two Yuba County ZIP codes have enough listings for a reliable monthly read. ZIP 95901 covers Marysville and Linda, and ZIP 95961 covers Olivehurst and Plumas Lake.
| ZIP code (area) | Median listing price | Change vs. Oct 2025 | Active listings | Change vs. Oct 2025 | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95901 (Marysville, Linda) | $425,000 | down 5.8% | 110 | up 34.2% | 72 |
| 95961 (Olivehurst, Plumas Lake) | $469,450 | down 8.8% | 96 | up 2.1% | 57 |
Marysville and Linda saw the biggest jump in choices, with active listings up about 34% from last year. Olivehurst and Plumas Lake had about the same number of homes for sale as last October, but asking prices were about 9% lower and homes there had a shorter median time on market than the county overall. If you are weighing those two areas, my Plumas Lake vs. Olivehurst comparison covers the differences, and my guide to Yuba County property taxes and Mello-Roos explains costs that can affect your payment.
Wheatland and Browns Valley had too few listings in October for Realtor.com to give a reliable monthly median, so I would look at recent sold homes there instead of one month’s numbers.
What Usually Happens to the Market in Winter?
If last year is a guide, expect fewer homes for sale over the next few months. Active listings fell from 249 in October 2025 to a low of 169 in January 2026, and median days on market peaked at 88 in December 2025. Then new listings picked up in March and homes sold faster through spring.
| Month | Active listings | New listings | Pending listings | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 249 | 78 | 104 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 230 | 52 | 96 | 79 |
| 2025-12 | 189 | 50 | 68 | 88 |
| 2026-01 | 169 | 68 | 63 | 79 |
| 2026-02 | 172 | 88 | 99 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 193 | 114 | 102 | 51 |
| 2026-04 | 231 | 102 | 122 | 40 |
| 2026-05 | 254 | 128 | 126 | 47 |
| 2026-06 | 267 | 82 | 117 | 59 |
| 2026-07 | 275 | 108 | 106 | 60 |
| 2026-08 | 270 | 88 | 103 | 64 |
| 2026-09 | 283 | 84 | 74 | 68 |
| 2026-10 | 274 | 72 | 83 | 71 |
What This Means If You Want to Buy
This winter may give you more choices and more leverage than you had a year ago.
- Use the extra inventory. With 274 homes for sale and pending sales down from last year, you may have more room to ask for repairs or closing-cost help.
- Know your payment. As an illustrative estimate only, a $440,000 home with 20% down at 7.18% would carry about $2,385 a month in principal and interest, before taxes and insurance.
- Check programs that can help. My first-time home buyer guide for Yuba County and guide to buying near Beale AFB with a VA loan cover down payment and loan options.
- Start your search: browse homes for sale and get pre-approved before spring listings return.
How Does Yuba County Compare With Nearby Counties?
Yuba County remains one of the more affordable options in the region. Here is how October 2026 compared with its neighbors, using the same Realtor.com data.
| County | Median listing price | Active listings | Median days on market | Share with a price cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County | $440,000 | 274 | 71 | 18.4% |
| Sutter County | $479,000 | 196 | 57 | 23.7% |
| Nevada County | $662,023 | 533 | 71 | 19.5% |
| Placer County | $730,428 | 1,395 | 58 | 20.6% |
If you are relocating, my Moving to Marysville guide and guide to commuting from Yuba County to Sacramento compare towns, drive times and costs. Looking for more space? See my guide to buying land and rural homes in Yuba County.
What This Means If You Want to Sell
With more competition, pricing and presentation matter more this winter.
- Price to the market from day one. With 274 homes competing and a median of 71 days on market, an accurate starting price helps you avoid chasing the market down.
- Compare against your ZIP code, not just the county. Marysville and Olivehurst-Plumas Lake are moving differently right now.
- Winter can still work. Buyers shopping in December and January are often serious, and new listings tend to slow over the holidays.
- Want to know your number? Request a free home value estimate or see nearby sold homes.
FAQ: Yuba County Housing Market, November 2026
What is the median home price in Yuba County right now?
The median listing price was $440,000 in October 2026. That figure comes from Realtor.com and reflects asking prices, not closed sales. Zillow’s typical home value estimate was about $415,272 in September 2026.
Are home prices going down in Yuba County?
Asking prices are down, values are close to flat. The October 2026 median listing price was 6.4% below October 2025, while Zillow’s home value index was down 0.8% year over year in September 2026.
How many homes are for sale in Yuba County?
There were 274 active listings in October 2026. That is up 10.0% from 249 in October 2025 and the highest October count since at least 2019, according to Realtor.com.
How long does it take to sell a home in Yuba County?
The median was 71 days on market in October 2026. That compares with 68 days in October 2025. Last winter the median peaked at 88 days in December 2025.
Is Yuba County a buyer’s or seller’s market?
It is leaning toward buyers. Inventory is up, asking prices are down from last year, pending sales fell to 83 from 104, and about 18.4% of listings had a price cut in October 2026.
Which Yuba County areas have the most homes for sale?
ZIP 95901 (Marysville and Linda) had 110 active listings in October 2026. ZIP 95961 (Olivehurst and Plumas Lake) had 96, according to Realtor.com.
What are mortgage rates right now?
Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed average was 7.18% as of November 5, 2026. That is a national weekly average; your own rate depends on your credit, loan type and down payment.
Sources
- Realtor.com Economic Research: monthly county and ZIP code housing inventory data (Yuba, Sutter, Nevada and Placer counties; ZIP codes 95901 and 95961), October 2026
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) by county, September 2026
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey: 30-year fixed average 7.18% as of November 5, 2026
- Yuba River photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District (2001), public domain, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Featured photo: Bok Kai Temple, Marysville, by Isaac Crumm, public domain (released by the author), cropped, via Wikimedia Commons.
Last updated November 12, 2026 by Aaron Rose, REALTOR®, DRE #02165433, eXp Realty of California, Inc. (broker DRE #01878277). Equal Housing Opportunity. This article is general information, not legal, lending or financial advice. Listing data reflects asking prices and can be revised; the payment example is an illustrative estimate, not a loan offer.
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