Forestville, CA 95436 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 95436
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The housing market in Forestville, CA is currently characterized by a median sold price of $599,000, reflecting a stable transaction environment despite a down year-over-year price trend. This indicates that while the market remains active, it is experiencing some pricing pressure compared to previous periods. The median days on market stands at 307, suggesting a slower sales velocity, which may indicate a cautious buyer sentiment or pricing friction in the market.

Inventory levels appear elevated, with a notable disparity between active listings and sold properties, leading to an environment of excess supply relative to sales activity. This balance of supply and demand is further emphasized by the median listing price of $550,000, which is lower than the sold price, indicating that sellers may need to adjust expectations to align with current market realities. The rental market, however, remains extremely tight, with a median market rent of $2,252, suggesting strong demand in that segment.

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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

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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 Forestville, CA are averaging 6.38%, which is 0.3% higher than the average rate of 6.09% seen in early 2026.

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. $599,000 is the median sold price, indicating stable transaction activity despite a down year-over-year price trend.

2. The median days on market of 307 suggests a slower sales velocity, which may indicate pricing friction in the market.

3. Elevated inventory levels indicate excess supply relative to sales activity, impacting overall market dynamics.

4. The median listing price of $550,000 is lower than the sold price, suggesting that sellers may need to adjust expectations to meet buyer sentiment.

5. The rental market is extremely tight, with a median market rent of $2,252, indicating strong demand in that segment.

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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.