$904,640
Median Existing Home Price
June 2026
+0.4% year over year
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California Real Estate Guide
Understand the California Market
California Real Estate Market
California's statewide housing market is useful as a benchmark, but it is one of the clearest examples of why a state-level number should never be used by itself to judge an individual home.
In June 2026, the statewide median price for an existing single-family home was $904,640, down 2.8% from May but 0.4% higher than June 2025. Existing single-family sales ran at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 279,880, up 6.0% from the prior year. C.A.R. reported a statewide median 23 days on market and 3.1 months of unsold inventory.
The more important story for buyers, sellers and people relocating to California is the regional spread. In June, the Bay Area median for existing single-family homes was $1.4 million while the Central Valley was $514,800 and the Far North was $405,000. Even within Southern California, county and metro prices varied sharply.
That means a California buyer should start with the actual market they are considering—not a statewide affordability assumption. Likewise, sellers need recent comparable sales from the immediate market rather than broad California headlines.
279,880
Annualized Sales Pace
June 2026
+6.0% year over year
23 days
Median Time on Market
June 2026
Statewide median
3.1 months
Unsold Inventory
June 2026
Statewide supply
Source: California Association of REALTORS®, June 2026 sales report
Major Real Estate Markets in California
California's major markets differ sharply in price, housing type, commute geography, inventory and ownership costs. Buyers and sellers should compare the actual region and property type rather than relying on a statewide median.
Los Angeles and Southern California
The Los Angeles Metro Area had a June 2026 existing-single-family median of $850,000, while Los Angeles County itself posted a $910,370 median. Orange County was substantially higher at $1.49 million.
Southern California buyers therefore benefit from defining the search geographically before setting expectations around price. Housing type, commute geography, insurance, local transfer taxes and HOA obligations can change substantially within the broader region.
San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area remained California's highest-priced major region, with a $1.4 million median in June 2026. San Francisco County's existing-single-family median was $2.128 million, while Alameda County was $1.325 million and Santa Clara County was $1.95 million.
Those figures also show why “Bay Area real estate” is too broad for property valuation. Local market experience and very recent comparable sales become especially important when prices and housing types vary this widely.
San Diego
San Diego County's June 2026 median was $1.085 million, compared with $1.025 million a year earlier.
Buyers comparing San Diego with Los Angeles, the Inland Empire or Sacramento should therefore compare more than purchase price. Insurance, property type, HOA obligations and local ownership costs should be part of the same decision.
Sacramento and the Central Valley
Sacramento County's June median was $575,000, while C.A.R.'s broader Central Valley regional median was $514,800.
That price difference from coastal California can materially alter a buyer's financing and down-payment calculation. It is also another reason California relocation searches should be based on specific employment geography and housing needs rather than statewide averages.
Inland Empire and Coachella Valley
The Inland Empire regional median was $601,000 in June 2026, and Riverside County—which includes the Coachella Valley—had a $635,000 median.
Palm Springs and surrounding desert communities should still be evaluated on their own local comparable sales, property type, HOA structure and insurance considerations rather than treating the Riverside County median as a valuation for an individual home.
Buying & Moving in California
Buying a Home in California: CalHFA Programs
California buyers who need help with their upfront costs should investigate current California Housing Finance Agency programs before assuming the full down payment and closing costs must come from savings.
CalHFA does not lend directly to consumers; its mortgage programs are accessed through approved private lenders.
Featured program
MyHome Assistance
The current CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program is designed for qualifying first-time homebuyers and provides a deferred-payment junior loan for down payment and/or closing costs.
For qualifying CalHFA government loans, MyHome may provide up to the lesser of 3.5% of the purchase price or appraised value. With qualifying conventional loans, the current maximum is the lesser of 3%. Borrowers must occupy the property as their primary residence and complete eligible homebuyer education.
That distinction matters: the assistance amount is not simply 3.5% for every MyHome borrower.
- Government loans
- Up to the lesser of 3.5% of purchase price or appraised value
- Conventional loans
- Up to the lesser of 3% under current terms
- Program structure
- Deferred-payment junior loan for qualifying buyers
California Dream For All
Dream For All works differently. The program is a shared-appreciation loan targeted to qualifying first-generation and first-time buyers. The current program can provide up to 20% for down payment or closing costs, capped at $150,000, with repayment including the original assistance plus an applicable share of future appreciation.
However, the 2026 registration portal closed March 16, 2026, and the latest round of voucher statuses was released in May. This page should therefore not tell current readers that they can simply apply for Dream For All today. Interested buyers should check CalHFA for future rounds and current alternatives such as MyHome.
Work With an Approved Lender
CalHFA programs are accessed through approved private lenders rather than directly through CalHFA. A lender can help a buyer compare current program eligibility, rates, underwriting requirements and the total cost of any assistance.
Program availability, rates, income limits, funding, registration windows and underwriting requirements can change. Confirm current terms with CalHFA and an approved lender before relying on a particular assistance amount.
California Seller Resources
Selling a Home in California
California's June 2026 market report showed a $904,640 statewide median existing single-family home price, a 279,880 annualized sales pace, a median 23 days on market, and 3.1 months of unsold inventory. Regional prices varied sharply, so statewide figures should be treated as context rather than a listing valuation.
A California listing strategy should use recent comparable sales and competing inventory from the actual region, county, property type, and price range. Sellers should prepare required property disclosures and relevant HOA or common-interest-development documents early, especially when the property has shared facilities or significant insurance and maintenance considerations.
Insurance availability, local documentary transfer taxes, appraisal strategy, inspection findings, and closing timelines can also affect the transaction. A qualified listing professional can help coordinate the process while sellers obtain legal, tax, insurance, or other specialized advice when needed.
Ownership costs
California Property Taxes, Transfer Taxes and Homeowners Insurance
California ownership costs extend beyond the purchase price and mortgage payment. Buyers should review property-tax relief, local transfer taxes and insurance availability as part of the offer and closing process.
Homeowners' Exemption
California provides a $7,000 reduction in taxable value for a qualifying owner-occupied principal residence. The homeowner files with the county assessor, and February 15 is the deadline for receiving the full exemption for that year when otherwise eligible.
This is a taxable-value reduction rather than a $7,000 reduction in the tax bill itself.
Proposition 19
California's Proposition 19 can affect property-tax planning for certain qualifying homeowners, including eligible homeowners age 55 or older and other qualifying categories. The rules concern transfer of a base-year taxable value and have specific filing requirements.
Buyers or sellers considering a transfer should use California Board of Equalization and county assessor guidance rather than relying on a generalized real-estate summary.
Documentary Transfer Taxes Vary Locally
California closing costs can change by city and county because documentary transfer taxes are not identical everywhere. Los Angeles County, for example, generally imposes a county documentary transfer tax of $0.55 per $500 of taxable consideration above $100, while several cities in the county impose additional rates.
The City of Los Angeles has its own additional transfer-tax structure, with thresholds updated effective July 1, 2026. Buyers and sellers should verify the city and county involved in the transaction rather than relying on one statewide rate.
Homeowners Insurance
Insurance availability should be investigated early rather than after a buyer is already deep into escrow. The California Department of Insurance describes the California FAIR Plan as an insurance option for residents and businesses who cannot obtain coverage through a regular insurance company.
The FAIR Plan should not be presented as the default insurance solution for California buyers. It is better treated as part of a broader insurance due-diligence conversation when standard coverage is difficult to obtain.
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Relocation guide
Moving to California: Regional Due Diligence
A move to California should begin by narrowing the state into the actual region and property type involved.
June 2026 existing-single-family medians ranged from $405,000 in the Far North to $1.4 million in the Bay Area. Los Angeles Metro was $850,000, the Central Valley $514,800, Inland Empire $601,000 and Central Coast $1.11 million.
Those numbers translate into very different financing, ownership and inspection questions. A high-rise or condo search in a major metro may require careful HOA document review. A property in an insurance-sensitive area may require coverage research earlier in the offer process. A high-cost coastal market may make down-payment and appraisal strategy particularly important.
California's scale also makes local expertise more important than simply finding someone licensed somewhere in the state. An agent who understands San Francisco is not automatically the right market expert for Palm Springs, and experience in Los Angeles does not by itself establish expertise in Sacramento or the Central Valley.
- Region and commute
- Property type
- HOA documents
- Insurance availability
- Local taxes
- Appraisal strategy
- Recent comparables
- Long-term costs
Choosing the Right Real Estate Support
How to Choose an LGBTQ+ Affirming Realtor in California
Affirming service matters, but California buyers and sellers should evaluate both inclusivity and professional fit.
A prospective agent should be able to explain recent experience in your specific market, the property types they regularly handle, how they approach comparable sales, their experience with relocation or the buyer or seller side of the transaction, and how they help clients identify questions involving HOA documents, insurance, local taxes or other California-specific due diligence.
Check Local Experience
Ask about recent transactions in the California market and region where you are buying, selling or relocating.
Discuss Property Types
Confirm experience with the property types, HOA structures and transaction details relevant to your search.
Review Comparable Sales
Ask how the agent uses very recent local comparable sales when advising on price and negotiation strategy.
Plan Regional Due Diligence
Discuss insurance, local taxes, HOA documents, appraisal questions and other California-specific concerns early.
Affirming & Respectful
Choose a professional who respects names, pronouns, partners, spouses and family structures without steering.
For LGBTQ+ clients, the communication standard should also be clear: names, pronouns, partners, spouses and family structures should be treated respectfully without requiring clients to educate their own real-estate professional.
California gives consumers a straightforward way to verify credentials. The California Department of Real Estate Public License Information database can search by licensee name, company name or license identification number.
DRE also investigates written complaints involving possible violations within its jurisdiction and can pursue discipline against real-estate licensees when violations are established.
Consumer resources
LGBTQ+ Housing Protections in California
California has unusually clear state-level fair-housing language for LGBTQ+ consumers.
The California Civil Rights Department states that California fair-housing laws prohibit discrimination or harassment because of protected characteristics that expressly include sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. The protections apply across activities including sales, rentals, mortgage lending, homeowners insurance, advertising and other housing-related services.
Readers who believe they have experienced housing discrimination can use the Civil Rights Department's complaint resources, while complaints involving the professional conduct of a licensed California broker or salesperson may separately fall within DRE's regulatory jurisdiction.
Current agency guidance should be checked for the specific transaction and jurisdiction rather than treating a general educational page as individualized legal advice.
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