How's the Market in Lincoln, CA?
"It's a seller's market!"
"The busiest season of real estate is here (traditionally now through the end of Spring and often stretching to early Summer in our market). We are seeing homes that are priced right selling quickly and often with multiple offers and in "as is" condition." - Jim Betley
It was a Seller's Market Property Sales (Sold): February property sales were 64, down 17.9% from 78 in February of 2025 and 10.3% higher than the 58 sales last month.
Current Inventory (For Sale): Versus last year, the total number of properties available this month was lower by 22 units of 11.6%. This year's smaller inventory means that buyers who waited to buy may have smaller selection to choose from. The number of current inventory was up 2.5% compared to the previous month.
Property Under Contract (Pended):
There was an increase of 34.8% in the pended properties in February, with 93 properties versus 69 last month. This month's pended property sales were 34.8% higher than at this time last year.
The Average For Sale Price was Neutral: The Average For Sale Price in February was $789,000, down 0.5% from $793,000 in February of 2025 and down 1% from $797,000 last month.
The Average Sold Price was Neutral: The Average Sold Price in February was $667,000, up 0.5% from $664,000 in February of 2025 and up 7.8% from $619,000 last month.
The Median Sold Price was Neutral: The Median Sold Price in February was $615,000, down 0.3% from $617,000 in February of 2025 and up 12.4% from $547,000 last month.
*Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
The Days on Market Showed Neutral Trend: The average Days on Market (DOM) shows how many days the average property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM trends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer’s market, a downward trend indicates a move towards more of a Seller’s market. The DOM for February 2026 was 54, down 10% from 60 days last month and up 25.6% from 43 days in February of last year.
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio Remains Steady: The Sold Price vs. Original List Price reveals the average amount that sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer’s market exists, a ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller’s market. This month Sold Price vs. Original List Price of 97% was up 1% % from last month and down from 1% % in February of last year.
*Based on 6 month trend – Upward/Downward/Neutral *
*Data from the MLS published March 2026*
