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California 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, California saw 321,584 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $715,000, with a median AVM value of $779,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 718,592 involuntary liens on 528,134 properties, 22,288 in pre-foreclosure, and 7,459,282 properties with more than 50% equity in California. The market also includes 2,886,475 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
10,375,627
Total Home Sales
321,584 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$715,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
28.54%
Current Pre-foreclosures
22,288
% of Properties in Distress
0.21%
Total Involuntary Liens
718,592
% of High Equity Homes
71.89%
California Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in California based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Atherton ($7,220,000), Pacific Palisades ($6,054,500), 94027 ($7,220,000), and 90272 ($6,054,500), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across California. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.