Lake County California Spring 2026 Real Estate Market Update
Lake County California Market Update Spring 2026
March market activity across Lake County reflected a mix of shifting trends, with variations in sales volume, pricing, and time on market across local areas. While some communities saw increased closed sales and steady pricing, others experienced longer days on market and changes in inventory levels. Overall, median sales prices held relatively stable countywide, while months of supply continued to trend higher, indicating a more balanced market compared to the previous year.
Your March 2026 Housing Data
Lakeport
Lakeport recorded 13 closed sales, compared with 7 in March 2025. New listings totaled 12, down from 21 the previous year. The median days on market was 35, compared with 67 days in March 2025.
The median sales price was $400,000, up from $350,000 last year. Homes sold for 93% of the original list price, compared with 88% in March 2025. Months of supply measured 4 months, compared with 7.5 months a year earlier.
Hidden Valley Lake
Hidden Valley Lake recorded 6 closed sales in March 2026, compared with 7 in March 2025. New listings totaled 18, up from 16 the previous year. The median days on market was 65 days, compared with 14 days in March 2025. The median sales price was $309,500, compared with $390,000 the previous year. Homes sold for 97% of the original list price, compared with 94% in March 2025. Months of supply measured 9.5 months, compared with 6.3 months a year earlier.
Clearlake
Clearlake had 5 closed sales in March 2026, compared with 9 in March 2025. New listings totaled 13, compared with 20 the previous year. The median days on market was 89 days, compared with 52 days in March 2025.
The median sales price was $195,000, compared with $288,000 the previous year. Homes sold for 82% of the original list price, compared with 99% in March 2025. Months of supply measured 9.2 months, compared with 8.2 months a year earlier.
Kelseyville
Kelseyville reported 8 closed sales in March 2026, compared with 11 in March 2025. New listings totaled 17, down from 30 the previous year. The median days on market decreased to 7 days, compared with 54 days in March 2025.
The median sales price was $359,000, compared with $395,000 the previous year. Homes sold for 100% of the original list price, compared with 98% in March 2025. Months of supply was 7.2 months, compared with 7.6 months a year earlier.
Additional March 2026 Housing Data
Middletown
Middletown remains one of the more premium markets in the county, currently leaning toward a seller’s market due to high demand and limited inventory.
- Closed Sales: 23 (up from 22 in March 2025).
- Median List Price: $629,000, a slight adjustment down from $640,000 last year.
- Market Dynamic: Inventory remains tight, keeping competition steady for homes near the South Lake/Napa County corridor.
Upper Lake
Upper Lake is showing strong price growth this spring, with the median list price climbing significantly year-over-year.
- Closed Sales: 16 (compared to 18 in March 2025).
- Median List Price: $395,000, up from $350,000 last year.
- Days on Market: Decreased to 126 days, down from 143 days last year, suggesting that while properties take longer to sell here than in Kelseyville, the pace is accelerating.
Lower Lake
Lower Lake has seen a notable surge in volume this month, though pricing has adjusted to attract that higher volume of buyers.
- Closed Sales: 35 (up from 28 in March 2025).
- Median List Price: $449,500, down from $499,500 the previous year.
- Market Status: Classified as a seller’s market for March, as the increase in successful closings has outpaced the rate of new inventory.
Cobb
The mountain community of Cobb continues to offer some of the most accessible entry points for high-elevation living, though values have softened slightly.
- Typical Home Value: $315,075, representing a 2.8% decrease over the last year.
- Market Insight: This area remains a key spot for buyers looking for value outside the primary lakeside hubs.
Regional Summary
The “Spring Surge” is most evident in the Lakeport and Kelseyville corridor, where homes are moving in record time (as low as 7 days median in Kelseyville). Meanwhile, the Clearlake and Lucerne areas are providing more “breathing room” for buyers, with higher months of supply and more room for negotiation on the original list price.
You might really want to check out Hidden Valley Lake and the other South Lake areas (Middletown/Lower Lake). They are currently benefiting from their proximity to neighboring wine country, keeping their median prices among the highest in the county despite broader market stabilization.
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from InfoSparks, a CRMLS Core Product and other sources. This data is based on Single Family Homes Property Type Only
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