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Forest Falls, CA Housing Market
The typical home in Forest Falls, CA is worth $351,713, fell 3.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $245,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 84 days, Forest Falls is a buyer's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $351,713 home is about $1,808/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Forest Falls, CA
Typical home value
$351,713
-3.2% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$245,000
Last published period
Redfin, through January 2026
Days on market
84
Slow-moving
Redfin, through January 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
92.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through January 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 Forest Falls a buyer's or seller's market?
Forest Falls, CA is a buyer's market and homes selling in about 84 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 Forest Falls housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Forest Falls, CA. Redfin, through January 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $245,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $286/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 84 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 92.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
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 Forest Falls is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Forest Falls 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 Forest Falls home prices moved?
Across the 6 months we hold for Forest Falls, CA, the median sale price fell 24.6%, from $325,000 in September 2021 to $245,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through January 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Forest Falls?
Priced off the typical home value of $351,713 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% | $70,343 | $281,371 | $1,808/mo |
| 5% | $17,586 | $334,128 | $2,147/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 $1,808, that implies roughly $77,493 a year before you add taxes and insurance. We do not hold a Census income figure for Forest Falls, so we cannot compare that threshold to local earnings.
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Buying in Forest Falls in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forest Falls?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Forest Falls, 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 Forest Falls?
Active listings in Forest Falls, CA went from 1 in August 2022 to 1 in July 2025, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through July 2025
How does Forest Falls compare to California and the U.S.?
Forest Falls homes sell for $245,000 — 72% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Forest Falls runs 40% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Falls, CA | $245,000 | not published | 84 days |
| California statewide | $887,400 | +3.4% | 33 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through January 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Forest Falls
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $339 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 $351,713 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 Forest Falls listing goes under contract in 84 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 92.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved -3.2% 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 Forest Falls varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Forest Falls
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Forest Falls, California across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Forest Falls by property type?
How the Forest Falls, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through January 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $245,000 | $286/sq ft | 1 | 84 days |
Which public schools serve Forest Falls?
1 schools tracked · 70 students
The largest public schools serving Forest Falls, 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.
Fallsvale
Grades K-8 · 70 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 Forest Falls, CA?
Ordered by distance from Forest Falls, not by size. Compare Forest Falls side by side with any of them.
Forest Falls housing market FAQ
Is Forest Falls a buyer's or seller's market?
Forest Falls, CA is currently a buyer's market 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 Forest Falls?
The typical home in Forest Falls, CA is worth $351,713 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $245,000, about $286 per square foot.
Is Forest Falls cheaper than the rest of California?
Forest Falls's median sale price of $245,000 is 72% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 40% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest Falls?
Homes in Forest Falls, CA spent a median of 84 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 Forest Falls?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $351,713 home is about $1,808 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $77,493 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance.
Are home prices rising in Forest Falls?
The typical home value in Forest Falls, CA fell 3.2% over the last 12 months, from $363,153 to $351,713 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Forest Falls?
Forest Falls 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 Forest Falls?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Forest Falls, CA is a buyer's market, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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