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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 299,381 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $710,000, with a median AVM value of $780,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 639,531 involuntary liens on 474,843 properties, 21,550 in pre-foreclosure, and 7,505,816 properties with more than 50% equity in California. The market also includes 2,918,396 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
10,370,788
Total Home Sales
299,381 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$710,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
28.24%
Current Pre-foreclosures
21,550
% of Properties in Distress
0.21%
Total Involuntary Liens
639,531
% of High Equity Homes
72.37%
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 ($7,022,000), Los Altos Hills ($5,759,000), 94027 ($7,022,000), and 90272 ($5,672,000), 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.