Roseville CA Real Estate Market Update – February 2026

The Roseville CA real estate market in February 2026 is showing mixed signals. While sales activity picked up and average prices increased, declining median prices and longer days on market suggest a shift in market dynamics that both buyers and sellers should pay attention to.

Key Market Metrics

• Median Sales Price: $455,000
  Down 3.19% from January and down 9.00% year-over-year

• Average Sales Price: $507,545
  Up 5.60% month-over-month and up 12.18% year-over-year

• Days on Market: 80 days
  Up from 53 days in January and 45 days last year

• Inventory (Months Supply): 2.91 months
  Slight decrease from January but lower than last year

• Homes Sold: 11
  Up 37.5% from January and up 22.2% year-over-year

These figures are based on the February 2026 MLS report .

Market Trends & Insights

The Roseville housing market trends point toward a market that is balancing but showing early signs of cooling in pricing pressure.

The drop in median sales price both month-over-month and year-over-year indicates that lower-priced homes are making up a larger share of sales, or sellers are adjusting pricing expectations. However, the increase in average sales price suggests that higher-end properties are still performing well, creating a split market.

One of the most important signals is the sharp rise in days on market to 80 days, the highest level compared to the past two years. This reflects slower buyer decision-making and less urgency, which often happens as affordability tightens or inventory builds.

Inventory increased to 32 active listings, and new listings jumped 72.73% from the previous month. This added supply is giving buyers more options and negotiating power.

At the same time, homes are still selling at 98.02% of list price, which shows sellers are still achieving close to their asking price, though slightly below last year’s levels.

What This Means for Buyers

Buyers are starting to see more opportunity in the Roseville CA real estate market.

• More inventory means greater selection

• Longer days on market create room for negotiation

• Slight softening in median prices may improve affordability

However, well-priced homes are still moving, so buyers should remain prepared and strategic.

What This Means for Sellers

Sellers need to be more precise than in recent months.

• Pricing correctly is critical as median prices decline

• Homes are taking longer to sell, requiring patience and strong presentation

• Increased competition from new listings means standing out matters more

The market still supports sellers, but conditions are no longer as aggressive as before.

FAQs

Is the Roseville housing market slowing down?
The market is showing signs of slowing in terms of price growth and speed of sales, with higher days on market and a drop in median price.

Are home prices dropping in Roseville CA?
Median home prices have declined both month-over-month and year-over-year, though average prices have increased due to higher-end sales.

Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Roseville?
The market is moving toward a more balanced state, with increasing inventory and longer selling times favoring buyers slightly more than before.

Conclusion

The February data shows a Roseville housing market in transition. While demand is still present, rising inventory and longer selling times are creating a more balanced environment.

For more information or a detailed market valuation of your home or market activity in the area message me or give me a call at (619) 952-5555.

Based on information from MLSListings Inc. for the period 03/01/2023 through 2/28/2026.