Sacramento County — anchored by the City of Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Folsom — remains one of Northern California's most active and closely watched markets. Kyler Klingberg of Windermere pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Sacramento County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Sacramento County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Sacramento County, there are 2,336 active residential listings right now:

$706,533Avg. List Price
$352Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,014Avg. Living Sq Ft
2,336Active Listings
  • 2,336 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $706,533, reflecting Sacramento County's broad mix of urban core, suburban family neighborhoods, and premium riverfront estates
  • Average cost per square foot of $352 across all active inventory
  • 1,127 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $621,168 at $340/sq ft
  • 5,952 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $612,769 — essentially 100% of average list price ($613,685), a sign of a very tight, balanced market

City Spotlight: Sacramento, Elk Grove & Folsom

County-wide averages only tell part of the story. Here's how three of Sacramento County's most-searched cities compare right now:

Sacramento Market Report 1,144 active

Avg. Price: $660,428 Cost/Sq Ft: $356 Avg. Size: 1,877 sq ft Under Contract: 547 Sold (6mo): 2,801

The City of Sacramento has by far the deepest inventory and transaction volume of the three spotlighted cities. Sold homes here actually closed slightly above average list price ($581,098 sold vs. $579,990 listed, ~100.2%) — the tightest sale-to-list ratio of the three, and a genuinely notable seller's-market signal within the city itself.

Elk Grove Market Report 256 active

Avg. Price: $775,827 Cost/Sq Ft: $338 Avg. Size: 2,312 sq ft Under Contract: 121 Sold (6mo): 682

Elk Grove runs above the countywide average price with larger typical homes (2,312 sq ft average, the biggest of the three). Its sale-to-list ratio (~99.4%) tracks closely with the county norm.

Folsom Market Report 128 active

Avg. Price: $948,809 Cost/Sq Ft: $404 Avg. Size: 2,381 sq ft Under Contract: 66 Sold (6mo): 437

Folsom is the clear premium market of the three, with an average price roughly 44% above the countywide figure and the highest cost per square foot ($404). Its sale-to-list ratio (~99.3%) remains tight despite the higher price point.

Sale-to-List Ratio by City (Homes Sold, Last 6 Months)
Sacramento (city)~100.2%
Sacramento County (all)~99.9%
Elk Grove~99.4%
Folsom~99.3%

Highest-Priced Active Listings

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft
Countywide (Wilton area) Meiss Rd $12,700,000 6 6 7,100
Elk Grove Wilton Rd $4,999,999 4 5 6,500
Folsom American River Canyon Dr $2,195,000 5 5 4,267

Note: several very high-priced listings in the source data (up to $7.85M) have N/A beds/baths and 20,000+ sqft at downtown Sacramento addresses — almost certainly commercial or multi-unit buildings rather than single-family homes, and excluded from this table.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • The City of Sacramento offers the deepest selection of the three spotlighted cities, though its tight sale-to-list ratio (~100.2%) means buyers should expect little to no negotiating room on well-priced homes
  • Elk Grove and Folsom both offer larger typical homes than the city of Sacramento, at a price premium
  • Working with a local agent like Kyler Klingberg helps buyers see which Sacramento County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • This is a strong market for pricing at or near recent comparable sales — sold prices are landing essentially at or above list across the county
  • Folsom sellers are positioned in the county's clear premium tier, where accurate pricing against recent comparables matters even more
  • A free home valuation from Kyler Klingberg, Windermere can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

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Frequently Asked: Sacramento County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Sacramento County right now? 2,336 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Sacramento, Elk Grove, or Folsom? Folsom currently has the highest average active-listing price at $948,809, followed by Elk Grove at $775,827 and the City of Sacramento at $660,428.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Sacramento County? $352 countywide; $404 in Folsom, $356 in Sacramento, and $338 in Elk Grove.
  • Are homes selling near asking price in Sacramento County? Yes — sold prices over the past 6 months averaged essentially 100% of list price countywide, with the City of Sacramento running slightly above ask at ~100.2%.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Kyler Klingberg of Windermere helps buyers and sellers navigate Sacramento County's fast-moving market. Whether you're buying in the City of Sacramento, selling in Elk Grove, or exploring Folsom's premium market, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

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Market data sourced in part from MetroList Services, Inc. via Kyler Klingberg's live Sacramento County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.