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PENN VALLEY, CA 95946

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Nevada County
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The PENN VALLEY, CA real estate market (95946) currently shows 78 active listings, with 21 pending sales. Homes are averaging 43 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.8% year-over-year, from $525,000 to $529,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 9,049  ·  Density: 78.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $78,428

Typical home value: $503,838  ·  Homeownership: 80.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
78
⇧ 2.6% vs 76 last year
Pending
21
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$529,450
⇧ 0.8% vs $525,000 last year
Average Price
$638,616
⇧ 6.8% vs $597,997 last year
Days on Market
43
⇩ 24.6% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$273
⇩ 4.2% vs $285/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,040 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 78 this year vs 76 last year
  • Days on market: 43 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $529,450 (+0.8% YoY)
  • Average: $638,616 (+6.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.5 miles — 264 listings ($201,704,645 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
95946Penn Valley, CA 959460.0 mi51$31,605,057$499,450$619,707
95977Smartsville, CA 959775.0 mi2$761,000$380,500$380,500
95962Oregon House, CA 959628.7 mi11$5,076,060$435,500$461,460
95935Dobbins, CA 9593511.3 mi9$3,728,880$394,250$414,320
95960North San Juan, CA 9596014.7 mi5$1,851,250$332,500$370,250
95692Wheatland, CA 9569215.6 mi11$6,951,934$540,000$631,994
95602Auburn, CA 9560216.0 mi54$49,869,216$656,250$923,504
95681Sheridan, CA 9568116.7 mi1$489,000$489,000$489,000
95713Colfax, CA 9571317.2 mi40$23,091,680$625,000$577,292
95703Applegate, CA 9570319.1 mi5$5,387,750$933,750$1,077,550
95714Dutch Flat, CA 9571419.7 mi4$2,270,668$589,000$567,667
95959Nevada City, CA 9595920.3 mi70$69,772,150$697,000$996,745
95604Auburn, CA 9560421.5 mi1$850,000$850,000$850,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946?

As of April 2026, there are 78 active listings in PENN VALLEY, CA (zip code 95946), compared to 76 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946?

The median listing price in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946 is $529,450 as of April 2026, a 0.8% increase from $525,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946 spend an average of 43 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, PENN VALLEY, CA 95946 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PENN VALLEY, CA 95946 save an estimated $10,589 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $529,450. 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.