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Alta, CA Housing Market
The typical home in Alta, CA is worth $465,299, rose 1.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $432,000, -56.1% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 174 days, Alta is a leaning buyer's. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $465,299 home is about $2,392/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Alta, CA
Typical home value
$465,299
+1.4% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$432,000
-56.1% year over year
Redfin, through February 2026
Days on market
174
Slow-moving
Redfin, through February 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$94,718
Home costs 4.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through February 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Alta a buyer's or seller's market?
Alta, CA is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 174 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Alta housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Alta, CA. Redfin, through February 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $432,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -56.1% |
| Median price per sq ft | $265/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 174 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Alta is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Alta is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Alta home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Alta, CA fell 9.1%, from $475,000 to $432,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 1.4% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through February 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Alta?
Priced off the typical home value of $465,299 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $93,060 | $372,239 | $2,392/mo |
| 5% | $23,265 | $442,034 | $2,841/mo |
Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,392, that implies roughly $102,519 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Alta earns $94,718, about $7,801 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.9x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Alta in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alta?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Alta, CA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Alta?
Active listings in Alta, CA went from 5 in August 2023 to 1 in December 2025, a -80.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | 4 | not published |
| November 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 | not published |
| July 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 5 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 8 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 9 | not published |
| September 2025 | 6 | not published |
| October 2025 | 5 | not published |
| December 2025 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through December 2025
How does Alta compare to California and the U.S.?
Alta homes sell for $432,000 — 51% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Alta runs 5% higher. Year-over-year, Alta moved -56.1% against California's +3.4% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, CA | $432,000 | -56.1% | 174 days |
| California statewide | $887,400 | +3.4% | 33 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through February 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Alta
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $449 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $465,299 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Alta listing goes under contract in 174 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 96.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +1.4% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Alta varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Alta
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Alta, California across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Alta by property type?
How the Alta, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through February 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $432,000 | $265/sq ft | 1 | 174 days |
Who lives in Alta?
American Community Survey estimates for Alta. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
740
Households
293
Median income
$94,718/yr
Median age
46.8 years
Owner-occupied
90.4%
Median home value
$468,200
Mean commute
46.9 min
90.4% of occupied homes in Alta are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $468,200 against Zillow's $465,299 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Alta?
1 schools tracked · 90 students
The largest public schools serving Alta, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary
Grades K-8 · 90 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Alta, CA?
Ordered by distance from Alta, not by size. Compare Alta side by side with any of them.
Alta housing market FAQ
Is Alta a buyer's or seller's market?
Alta, CA is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Alta?
The typical home in Alta, CA is worth $465,299 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $432,000, about $265 per square foot.
Is Alta cheaper than the rest of California?
Alta's median sale price of $432,000 is 51% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 5% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Alta?
Homes in Alta, CA spent a median of 174 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Alta?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $465,299 home is about $2,392 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $102,519 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $94,718.
Are home prices rising in Alta?
The typical home value in Alta, CA rose 1.4% over the last 12 months, from $458,750 to $465,299 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Alta?
Alta ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Alta?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Alta, CA is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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