Clearlake, CA metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Clearlake, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$315K

3.1% YoY

Days on Market

109 days

2.8% YoY

Active Inventory

412

2.0% YoY

Homes Sold

32

15.8% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Clearlake, CA metro area Market Summary

The Clearlake, CA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $315K, down 3.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 109 days on the market, 2.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 412 homes for sale — 2.0% more than last year. With 12.9 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 90 new listings were added during this period, down 1.1% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 94.4% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 9.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 21.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

88

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 12.9
Days on Market 109
Price Drops 21.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 94.4%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 25.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 65.2%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. California Median

Median Price (California: $780K) 59.6%
Days on Market (California: 60) 81.7%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 26% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Clearlake, CA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$372K

Price per Sq Ft

$189

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.4%

Months of Supply

12.9

Sold Above List

9.4%

Price Drops

21.1%

New Listings

90

1.1% YoY

Pending Sales

76

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.1%

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