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TRUCKEE, CA 96161

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Nevada County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
255
⇧ 5.8% vs 241 last year
Pending
36
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,162,500
⇩ 14.2% vs $1,354,500 last year
Average Price
$1,967,039
⇩ 8.1% vs $2,140,719 last year
Days on Market
99
⇧ 8.8% vs 91 days last year

Market Context

Population: 19,146  ·  Density: 28.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $113,433

Typical home value: $821,628  ·  Homeownership: 77.9%

Market Analysis

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

The TRUCKEE, CA real estate market (96161) currently shows 255 active listings, with 36 pending sales. Homes are averaging 99 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.2% year-over-year, from $1,354,500 to $1,162,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 255 this year vs 241 last year
  • Days on market: 99 now vs 91 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,162,500 (-14.2% YoY)
  • Average: $1,967,039 (-8.1% 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 24.5 miles — 852 listings ($1,690,594,692 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
96161Truckee, CA 961610.0 mi255$501,594,945$1,162,500$1,967,039
96146Olympic Valley, CA 961468.5 mi57$82,238,574$900,000$1,442,782
96140Carnelian Bay, CA 9614010.4 mi13$21,639,631$997,500$1,664,587
96111Floriston, CA 9611112.1 mi1$719,000$719,000$719,000
96145Tahoe City, CA 9614512.2 mi24$55,333,272$1,199,000$2,305,553
89451Incline Village, NV 8945116.0 mi119$368,253,830$1,500,000$3,094,570
96141Homewood, CA 9614117.0 mi4$10,346,400$2,700,000$2,586,600
89511Reno, NV 8951118.5 mi129$303,858,468$1,995,000$2,355,492
96118Loyalton, CA 9611820.8 mi9$3,021,039$340,000$335,671
89704Washoe Valley, NV 8970422.6 mi15$30,538,815$1,498,888$2,035,921
89509Reno, NV 8950923.6 mi128$141,202,944$695,000$1,103,148
96142Tahoma, CA 9614224.2 mi24$139,417,200$1,047,500$5,809,050
89503Reno, NV 8950324.5 mi74$32,430,574$451,950$438,251

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in TRUCKEE, CA 96161?

As of January 2026, there are 255 active listings in TRUCKEE, CA (zip code 96161), compared to 241 the prior year.

What is the median home price in TRUCKEE, CA 96161?

The median listing price in TRUCKEE, CA 96161 is $1,162,500 as of January 2026, a 14.2% decrease from $1,354,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in TRUCKEE, CA 96161 spend an average of 99 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in TRUCKEE, CA 96161?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, TRUCKEE, CA 96161 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in TRUCKEE, CA 96161 save an estimated $23,250 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,162,500. 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.