Market Intelligence Report — CA-780

Red Bluff, CA

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

Ref. No: 2026-CA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$385K
-3.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.31
+8.1% YoY

Active Inventory

250
-3.7% YoY

Median DOM

77 Days
+19.4% YoY

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The Red Bluff residential market is currently in a cooling phase, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.31. While this metric saw an 8.1% increase year-over-year, demand absorption remains relatively subdued compared to available inventory. Active listings reflect a 3.7% contraction over the past year, standing at 250 units.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Red Bluff market right now.

Inventory dynamics show a contraction, with active listings decreasing by 3.7% and new listings falling by 20.6% year-over-year. Median days on market have extended to 77, representing a 19.4% increase from the prior year. Pricing trends indicate some moderation, with the median listing price showing a 3.5% year-over-year decline and median $/sqft also down 2.2% over the same period. The share of price reductions has incrementally risen by 1.3% annually, reaching 21.1%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$385K+0.1% MoM

Active Inventory

250-3.7% YoY

Days on Market

77+19.4% YoY

Sold Score™

45+8.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

45
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

Current conditions suggest that buyers may experience less pressure to act quickly, given the longer market times and the significant share of price reductions. The low pending ratio indicates that demand absorption is not rapidly depleting supply, allowing for more deliberate evaluation of properties. Sellers may need to demonstrate greater price discipline to align with current market velocities and reduce days on market.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

250 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 54 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.31

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
31%
Median Days on Market
77 days
Inventory YoY
−4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Red Bluff, CA
CBSA Code
39780
State
CA