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FORTUNA, CA 95540

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Humboldt County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
39
⇧ 50% vs 26 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$505,000
⇧ 5.8% vs $477,250 last year
Average Price
$578,125
⇩ 3.6% vs $599,578 last year
Days on Market
68
⇩ 39.3% vs 112 days last year

Market Context

Population: 14,415  ·  Density: 163.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,348

Typical home value: $348,379  ·  Homeownership: 57.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FORTUNA, CA real estate market (95540) currently shows 39 active listings. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.8% year-over-year, from $477,250 to $505,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 39 this year vs 26 last year
  • Days on market: 68 now vs 112 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $505,000 (+5.8% YoY)
  • Average: $578,125 (-3.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 32.8 miles — 191 listings ($109,900,928 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
95540Fortuna, CA 955400.0 mi39$22,546,875$505,000$578,125
95562Rio Dell, CA 955627.6 mi13$4,983,251$319,900$383,327
95551Loleta, CA 955518.6 mi4$2,483,900$354,950$620,975
95503Eureka, CA 9550311.0 mi47$25,849,201$492,000$549,983
95549Kneeland, CA 9554913.7 mi4$2,818,400$795,000$704,600
95501Eureka, CA 9550116.4 mi29$15,646,689$438,500$539,541
95558Petrolia, CA 9555817.6 mi1$559,000$559,000$559,000
95521Arcata, CA 9552119.7 mi18$11,020,896$554,500$612,272
95545Honeydew, CA 9554521.2 mi4$8,995,000$1,212,500$2,248,750
95526Bridgeville, CA 9552625.7 mi12$5,278,620$386,750$439,885
95554Myers Flat, CA 9555427.0 mi2$624,000$312,000$312,000
95514Blocksburg, CA 9551430.6 mi4$4,253,000$899,500$1,063,250
95560Redway, CA 9556032.8 mi14$4,842,096$287,000$345,864

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FORTUNA, CA 95540?

As of January 2026, there are 39 active listings in FORTUNA, CA (zip code 95540), compared to 26 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FORTUNA, CA 95540?

The median listing price in FORTUNA, CA 95540 is $505,000 as of January 2026, a 5.8% increase from $477,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FORTUNA, CA?

Homes in FORTUNA, CA 95540 spend an average of 68 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 112 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FORTUNA, CA 95540?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, FORTUNA, CA 95540 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FORTUNA, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in FORTUNA, CA 95540 save an estimated $10,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $505,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.