As fall settles in across Placer County, the local housing market is showing a steady, healthy pace. Inventory remains higher than last year, buyer activity is strong, and prices have softened slightly, creating more balance between buyers and sellers.
This early-fall shift is opening opportunities on both sides of the market.
Market Activity
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Active Listings: Up 17.3% year-over-year (slightly down 2.9% from August)
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Pending Sales: Up 6.3% month-over-month and 22.8% year-over-year
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Closed Sales: Up 25.6% compared to last year
What this means: More homes on the market combined with continued buyer demand is keeping the Placer County real estate market active. It’s still a seller’s market, but with more breathing room than we saw earlier this year.
Prices
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Average Sold Price: $772,000 (â–Ľ 4.2% from August, â–˛ 0.8% YoY)
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Median Sold Price: $653,000 (â–Ľ 3.3% MoM)
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Average Price/SqFt: $348 (â–Ľ 1.7% YoY)
Prices have softened month-to-month but remain steady compared to 2024. That stability reflects consistent demand in cities like Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, and Granite Bay.
Market Pace
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Average Days on Market: 47 days (â–˛ 46.9% YoY)
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Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 96%
Buyers are taking a little more time to make decisions, and sellers are negotiating about 4% on average. This is typical of a more balanced and sustainable market heading into fall.
Months of Inventory
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2.7 months (based on closed sales)
This level indicates we’re still in a seller’s market, but inventory growth is trending toward balance—good news for buyers who’ve faced tighter conditions over the past few years.
Interest Rates Update
According to Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is holding in the mid-6% range after recent Federal Reserve policy changes.
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Rates are slightly up this week but remain near their lowest levels in almost a year.
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Buyers have roughly 10% more purchasing power than in the spring, when rates topped 7%.
This combination of lower rates and higher inventory is giving buyers one of the best environments we’ve seen in months—while sellers still benefit from steady pricing and motivated demand.
What This Means for You
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For Buyers: More homes to choose from, stronger negotiating power, and lower monthly payments compared to earlier this year.
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For Sellers: Well-priced, well-presented homes are still drawing strong offers—especially as serious buyers remain active through fall.
If you’d like a custom breakdown of your city’s market trends or want to know what your home could sell for, I’m happy to help.
Call or text: (916) 316-5626
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Patrick Hake
Broker Associate | eXp Realty of California
CA DRE #01349088
Placer County Events This Weekend (October 9–12, 2025)
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are some great local events:
Auburn Wine & Food Festival
The Grounds, Auburn
Saturday, October 11 • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sip local wines, enjoy gourmet food pairings, live music & artisan vendors.
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Falling Leaf Food & Crafts Festival
Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville
Saturday, October 11 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
100+ vendors, kids’ costume contest, games, live music & food trucks.
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Food Truck Mania
Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville
Thursday, October 9 • 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gourmet food trucks, live music, and family fun.
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