Auburn, CA 95602 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 95602
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in Auburn, CA stands at $670,000, reflecting a market that has seen some price adjustments recently. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a shift in buyer sentiment and potentially softer demand. Despite this, the market remains characterized by elevated inventory levels, which may suggest a need for sellers to be more competitive in their pricing strategies to attract buyers in a cooling environment.

With a median days on market of 301 days, transaction velocity appears to be slower, indicating that properties are taking longer to sell. This prolonged market presence may create opportunities for buyers to negotiate better terms. Additionally, the current market temperature is classified as neutral, suggesting a balance between supply and demand, albeit with signs of potential softening as evidenced by the recent price trends and elevated interest rate pressure.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Auburn, CA are averaging 6.50%, which is 0.18% higher than the 6.32% average seen one year ago.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. $670,000 median sold price indicates a decrease of 8% since 2022, reflecting a softer market.

2. 301 days median days on market suggests slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction.

3. $2,496 median market rent shows downward pressure on rental prices, which may influence buyer decisions.

4. Elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity indicate excess supply in the market, requiring strategic pricing from sellers.

5. Current interest rate pressure is classified as elevated, which may further impact buyer affordability and market dynamics.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.