California City Housing Market Report April 2025•Kern County, California

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Housing Prices in California City, CA

How much do homes in California City, CA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is California City, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

California City is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since April 2024

At the same time last year, California City was a Seller's Market.

Insight

California City is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$296,125$190/SqFt
-$3,875
-1.3%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in California City have sold for 1.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in California City was $296,125 in April 2025, down 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $190.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Mojave
+6.4%
East Kern
+4.9%
California City
-1.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsApr 2024Apr 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2$224.9K$190K
-15.6%
3$285.5K$279.9K
-1.9%
4$330K$340K
+3.0%
5$500K$350K
-30.0%

Summary: California City housing price by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -15.6%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -1.9%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +3.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -30.0%.

How does California City, CA compare with other places?

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California City, CA

Housing supply in California City, CA

How many homes are available in California City, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
189Last MonthApr 2025
1682 months agoMar 2025
+12.5 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Summary: The California City real estate market had 189 homes for sale in Apr 2025, a 12.5 % increase compared to Mar 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
20Last MonthApr 2025
132 months agoMar 2025
+53.8 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMar 2025Apr 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
3101114
+12.9%
576
-14.3%
255
0.0%
45564
+16.4%

Summary: California City housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +12.9%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -14.3%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +16.4%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in California City, CA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price6 Homes

At Asking Price7 Homes

Under Asking Price7 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in California City, you may be able to get a good deal. 35% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in California City in April 2025, up by 53.8% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for California City, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in California City, CA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days9 Homes

Insight

Most homes in California City are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During April 2025, 20 homes were sold in California City; 35% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 45% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
84 DaysThis YearApr 2025
63 Days1 year agoApr 2024
+33.8 %
Change YoYApr 2024 – Apr 2025

Summary: Homes in California City had an average listing age of 84 days in Apr 2025, up by 33.8% compared to the previous year.

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