Market Intelligence Report — CA-700

Eureka-Arcata, CA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CA-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$502K
+3.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
+28.8% YoY

Active Inventory

463
-10.3% YoY

Median DOM

65 Days
-1.9% YoY

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The Eureka-Arcata market is exhibiting cooling conditions, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.29. Despite a year-over-year contraction in active listings by 10.3%, demand absorption remains limited.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Eureka-Arcata market right now.

Active listings have decreased 10.3% over the past year, with new listings also seeing an 18.9% decline. The median listing price has experienced a modest 3.7% increase year-over-year, alongside a slight 0.5% decrease in the median price per square foot. Pending listings show a significant 28.8% year-over-year rise, although from a low base, indicating a slow, directional improvement in demand. The median days on market shortened by 1.9% over the past year, yet the overall pace of sales remains subdued.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$502K-1.4% MoM

Active Inventory

463-10.3% YoY

Days on Market

65-1.9% YoY

Sold Score™

41+28.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

41
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.29, the market indicates demand is not absorbing available supply at a rapid pace. Inventory pressure is limited, suggesting that prospective purchasers may find more latitude for price discipline. The pace of transactions allows for considered negotiation.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 10.0% year-over-year, contrasting with a more subdued 3.7% rise in the median listing price, suggesting some disparity in performance across price tiers. The elevated average-versus-median spread points to a potential softness in the higher-priced segment, where price expectations may be undergoing adjustment. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

463 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 146 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
65 days
Inventory YoY
−10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Eureka-Arcata, CA
CBSA Code
21700
State
CA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Eureka-Arcata?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Eureka-Arcata metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 65.

  • Are home prices dropping in Eureka-Arcata?+

    Median listing price is $502K, +3.7% year over year. 23.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Eureka-Arcata?+

    The typical listing sits 65 days on market, a -1.9% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 146 per month.

  • What's happening in the Eureka-Arcata luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 10.0% year-over-year, contrasting with a more subdued 3.7% rise in the median listing price, suggesting some disparity in performance across price tiers. The elevated average-versus-median spread points to a potential softness in the higher-priced segment, where price expectations may be undergoing adjustment. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Eureka-Arcata real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 21700 · 36mo history