In September 2026 the median sale price for a single-family home in Chico was $497,000, up 4.2% from $477,000 a year earlier. 56 homes closed, 208 were active, and there were 3.1 months of supply. Homes closed after a typical 28 days active in the MLS, at 97.2% of original list price. Butte County as a whole had a $419,000 median and 4.3 months of supply.
Chico single-family snapshot, September 2026
| Measure | September 2026 | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $497,000 | $477,000 | +4.2% |
| Closed sales | 56 | 75 | -25.3% |
| Active listings | 208 | 206 | +1.0% |
| Months of supply | 3.1 | 3.2 | -0.1 |
| Days active in MLS | 28 | 11 | +17 days |
| Price per sq ft | $305 | $318 | -4.1% |
| Sale to original price | 97.2% | 100.0% | -2.8 points |
Here is the plain read. Prices are up, but fewer homes are closing and they are taking longer to sell. Buyers have more room to negotiate than a year ago. Sellers who price to the current market still get offers, but a home priced a few percent too high sits.
What does 3.1 months of supply mean in Chico?
Months of supply is how long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace of sales. A common rule of thumb calls 4 to 6 months balanced, so 3.1 leans toward sellers. It has risen from 2.2 in February 2026 as closings slowed and listings built up. Butte County at 4.3 months sits closer to balanced.
How have Chico prices moved over the past year?
From October 2025 through September 2026, the monthly median ranged from $460,000 (November 2025) to $522,500 (April 2026), and 801 homes closed over those 12 months. Monthly medians swing because a few high or low sales move the middle in a market this size, so the trend matters more than any single month.
Chico month by month
| Month | Median price | Closed sales | Active listings | New listings | Months of supply | Days active | Sale to original price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $497,000 | 56 | 208 | 83 | 3.1 | 28 | 97.2% |
| Aug 2026 | $465,000 | 61 | 208 | 90 | 3.1 | 10 | 98.0% |
| Jul 2026 | $479,000 | 79 | 187 | 89 | 2.7 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Jun 2026 | $499,000 | 93 | 183 | 91 | 2.7 | 14 | 99.5% |
| May 2026 | $495,000 | 87 | 181 | 86 | 2.6 | 19 | 99.1% |
| Apr 2026 | $522,500 | 72 | 177 | 112 | 2.5 | 14 | 99.4% |
| Mar 2026 | $463,950 | 62 | 165 | 104 | 2.5 | 20 | 99.0% |
| Feb 2026 | $480,000 | 45 | 147 | 85 | 2.2 | 17 | 99.6% |
| Jan 2026 | $508,500 | 42 | 147 | 58 | 2.3 | 30 | 97.9% |
| Dec 2025 | $462,000 | 71 | 154 | 57 | 2.3 | 34 | 97.0% |
| Nov 2025 | $460,000 | 57 | 162 | 51 | 2.4 | 28 | 97.2% |
| Oct 2025 | $466,500 | 76 | 186 | 85 | 2.8 | 15 | 99.3% |
| Sep 2025 | $477,000 | 75 | 206 | 82 | 3.2 | 11 | 100.0% |
Butte County month by month
| Month | Median price | Closed sales | Active listings | Months of supply | Days active | Sale to original price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $419,000 | 128 | 598 | 4.3 | 31 | 97.3% |
| Aug 2026 | $415,000 | 131 | 597 | 4.3 | 20 | 97.2% |
| Jul 2026 | $435,000 | 162 | 578 | 4.1 | 22 | 98.8% |
| Jun 2026 | $435,000 | 186 | 572 | 4.1 | 26 | 98.6% |
| May 2026 | $457,500 | 166 | 530 | 3.8 | 20 | 99.9% |
| Apr 2026 | $425,000 | 155 | 523 | 3.7 | 17 | 99.5% |
| Mar 2026 | $389,000 | 139 | 499 | 3.6 | 21 | 98.1% |
| Feb 2026 | $444,500 | 95 | 454 | 3.3 | 33 | 98.6% |
| Jan 2026 | $410,000 | 95 | 434 | 3.2 | 34 | 96.4% |
| Dec 2025 | $397,000 | 152 | 442 | 3.3 | 31 | 97.0% |
| Nov 2025 | $415,000 | 127 | 515 | 3.9 | 35 | 97.1% |
| Oct 2025 | $425,000 | 155 | 582 | 4.5 | 18 | 98.1% |
| Sep 2025 | $420,000 | 139 | 627 | 4.8 | 33 | 96.9% |
How do Chico, its zip codes and nearby towns compare?
| Area | Median price | Closed sales | Active listings | Months of supply | Days active | Price per sq ft | Sale to original price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico (city) | $497,000 | 56 | 208 | 3.1 | 28 | $305 | 97.2% |
| Zip 95926 | $447,500 | 20 | 66 | 3.3 | 22 | $288 | 96.2% |
| Zip 95928 | $459,500 | 16 | 72 | 3.5 | 20 | $291 | 95.5% |
| Zip 95973 | $581,585 | 20 | 71 | 2.7 | 38 | $322 | 98.7% |
| Butte County | $419,000 | 128 | 598 | 4.3 | 31 | $278 | 97.3% |
| Paradise | $389,000 | 25 | 115 | 4.7 | 13 | $298 | 100.0% |
| Oroville area | $326,000 | 18 | 132 | 5.6 | 45 | $226 | 97.7% |
| Magalia | $250,000 | 13 | 49 | 5.5 | 42 | $171 | 96.9% |
Chico's zip codes behave differently from each other. 95973 has the highest median, 95926 and 95928 sit lower, and each is a small enough sample that one month can swing. Paradise, Oroville and Magalia are smaller markets with fewer closings, so treat their monthly figures as directional. Durham had only 3 closed sales in September, too few to publish a reliable median.
What do Chico homes sell for by price range and bedrooms?
These figures come from 797 closed single-family sales in Chico over the 12 months before October 21, 2026, pulled from CRMLS Matrix. The overall median was $480,000, and the median price per square foot was $301.
| Price range | Closed sales | Share of sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 39 | 4.9% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 144 | 18.1% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 257 | 32.2% |
| $500,000 to $599,999 | 145 | 18.2% |
| $600,000 to $799,999 | 147 | 18.4% |
| $800,000 and up | 65 | 8.2% |
Just over half (55%) of Chico's closings were under $500,000, and fewer than 1 in 12 were $800,000 or more.
| Bedrooms | Closed sales | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or fewer | 91 | $335,000 | $327 |
| 3 | 471 | $470,000 | $306 |
| 4 | 211 | $590,000 | $286 |
| 5 or more | 24 | $629,950 | $242 |
Groups with fewer sales, like 5 or more bedrooms, move around more, so treat them as directional. These Matrix figures cover a slightly different window than the monthly InfoSparks tables above, so small differences are normal.
What should buyers and sellers do with these numbers?
- Buyers: With 208 active listings and homes closing a little under original list price, you can negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs. Get pre-approved first so you can move when the right home shows up.
- Sellers: Price off the most recent closed sales on your street, not last spring's. Homes that are priced well and show well still sell. A written net sheet shows what you would walk away with before you list.
- Both: Rates drive payments more than prices do. See how home prices and mortgage rates work together, and run your own payment with the mortgage calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Chico, CA?
The median sale price for a single-family home in Chico was $497,000 in September 2026, up 4.2% from September 2025. The median is the middle sale price, so half of homes sold for more and half for less.
Is Chico a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Neither clearly. Chico had 3.1 months of supply in September 2026, which leans toward sellers by the usual 4 to 6 month rule of thumb. But homes sold for 97.2% of original list price and took 28 days, so buyers have room to negotiate.
How long does it take to sell a house in Chico?
In September 2026, a typical single-family home that closed had been active in the MLS for 28 days. For a deeper look, read how long it takes to sell a house in Chico.
How many homes are for sale in Chico?
There were 208 active single-family listings in Chico at the end of September 2026, versus 206 a year earlier.
What is the median home price in Butte County?
$419,000 for single-family homes in September 2026, with 4.3 months of supply and 128 closed sales.
Where does this data come from?
From CRMLS (California Regional Multiple Listing Service) through its InfoSparks market statistics tool, for residential single-family sales, monthly, through September 2026. Figures were pulled on October 20, 2026. Different date ranges or property filters can produce different numbers, so treat these as one consistent source rather than the only valid one.
Sources: CRMLS Matrix closed-sales report, Chico single-family, 12 months before October 21, 2026. CRMLS InfoSparks market statistics, residential single-family, monthly data through September 2026, retrieved October 20, 2026. Areas are CRMLS city, zip code and county definitions. The Oroville figures use the CRMLS Oroville Association area. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Past performance does not predict future prices.