Red Bluff, CA metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Red Bluff, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$357K

3.3% YoY

Days on Market

91 days

10.8% YoY

Active Inventory

200

3.8% YoY

Homes Sold

36

38.5% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Red Bluff, CA metro area Market Summary

The Red Bluff, CA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $357K, up 3.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 91 days on the market, 10.8% shorter than a year ago.

There are 200 homes for sale — 3.8% fewer than last year. With 5.6 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 62 new listings were added during this period, down 10.1% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 19.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 28.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

78

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.6
Days on Market 91
Price Drops 28.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.3%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 15.7%
Days on Market (National: 66) 37.9%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. California Median

Median Price (California: $780K) 54.3%
Days on Market (California: 60) 51.7%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 16% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Red Bluff, CA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$393K

Price per Sq Ft

$234

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.3%

Months of Supply

5.6

Sold Above List

19.4%

Price Drops

28.0%

New Listings

62

10.1% YoY

Pending Sales

47

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.7%

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