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Placer County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Placer County saw 5,772 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $665,000, with a median AVM value of $693,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 11,253 involuntary liens on 9,376 properties, 243 in pre-foreclosure, and 108,178 properties with more than 50% equity in Placer County. The market also includes 46,182 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
170,230
Total Home Sales
5,611 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$665,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
32.22%
Current Pre-foreclosures
243
% of Properties in Distress
0.14%
Total Involuntary Liens
11,253
% of High Equity Homes
63.55%
Markets Nearby Placer County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Placer County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Tahoe City ($1,257,500), Alpine Meadows ($1,210,000), 96145 ($1,257,500), and 95746 ($1,207,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.