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Grass Valley, CA 95949
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$549,000median sale price
The median home sale price in Grass Valley, CA is $549,000, up 4.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 62 days with 36 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Grass Valley, CA is currently a balanced market, based on 2.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 62 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
14
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
62
Average pace
Active listings
36
2.6 months supply
Sale-to-list
99.6%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $549,000 |
| Median list price | $522,250 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.9% |
| Average days on market | 62 days |
| Active inventory | 36 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $314/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 14 |
| New listings (latest month) | 26 |
| Listings with a price cut | 27.8% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Grass Valley, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $565,000 | $342/sq ft | 11 | 69 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $278,500 | $230/sq ft | 2 | 98 days |
| Townhouse | $365,000 | $296/sq ft | 1 | 27 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Grass Valley housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $549,000. Prices have risen 4.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 62 days on market, indicating 2.6 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 36 homes listed for sale in Grass Valley, California. The median listing price is $522K. Featured listings range from $97,000 to $1,050,000.

Grass Valley, CA 95949
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Active listings
36
Homes on market
Median list price
$522K
Avg. days on market
62
Days until sale
New this week
26
Newly listed
Population
14,126
Median income
$48,850/yr
Median age
49.6 years
Owner-occupied
39.8%
College grads
32.0%
Avg commute
17.3 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$514,175
Zillow rent index
$1,954/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
21.9x
Price-to-income
10.5x
Source: Zillow Research
Grass Valley is a community of approximately 14K residents with a median age of 49.6 years.The median household income is $48,850, which represents a working-class community with solid middle-income opportunities. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a mixed educational demographic.
Homeownership rates are at 39.8%, showing a blend of owner and renter-occupied properties. The average commute time is 17.3 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Grass Valley offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
22 schools tracked · 7,435 students
The largest public schools serving Grass Valley, 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.
Nevada Union High
Grades 9-12 · 1,457 students
Bear River High
Grades 9-12 · 634 students
John Muir Charter
Grades 6-12 · 589 students
Union Hill Elementary
Grades K-6 · 543 students
Grass Valley Charter
Grades K-8 · 521 students
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grades K-5 · 494 students
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grades 5-8 · 453 students
Magnolia Intermediate
Grades 6-8 · 362 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Grass Valley, the price-to-rent ratio of 21.9x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has appreciated 4.9% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing demand and value growth.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Grass Valley's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Grass Valley's median home price.
The median home sale price in Grass Valley is $549,000, up 4.9% from last year.
Homes typically spend 62 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $48,850 per year.
With 2.6 months of supply, Grass Valley is currently a balanced market.
There are currently 36 homes listed for sale in Grass Valley, CA.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Grass Valley is $514,175, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Grass Valley, CA is $278,500, compared to $565,000 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Grass Valley, CA is $565,000 (about $342 per square foot).
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