Skip to content

Brokers — List your Company Here

Featured local agent — Hollister, CA

Example placement

Sarah Mitchell

CNESRESABR

Compass Real Estate · Hollister, CA

“Your trusted relocation specialist since 2009. 350+ homes sold. Zero-pressure, data-first approach.”

Hollister, CA(512) 555-0184TX License #0512847
Visit website →sarahmitchellhomes.com
5.0 · 47 reviews

This spot is open. Be the only brokerage featured on this page — one slot, no auction.

Claim this spot

* Example only — dummy agent for illustration. Your logo, name, tagline, link, and lead routing replace this content.

Hollister, CA Housing Market

Seller's market-0.7% YoY
Zillow, July 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Hollister, CA is worth $767,301, fell 0.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $729,000, -3.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.4 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 24 days, Hollister is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $767,301 home is about $3,945/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Hollister, CA

Typical home value

$767,301

-0.7% in 12 months

Zillow, July 2026

Typical asking rent

$2,911/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, July 2026

Median sale price

$729,000

-3.4% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

24

Average pace

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

71

2.4 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

6.66%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026

Median household income

$101,979

Home costs 7.5x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

Selling above asking

Redfin, through May 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 Hollister a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market2.4 months of supply24 days on market100.4% of asking

Hollister, CA is a seller's market, based on 2.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 24 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Hollister housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Hollister, CA. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Hollister, CA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$729,000
Median list price$758,450
Year-over-year price change-3.4%
Median price per sq ft$428/sq ft
Median days on market24 days
Active inventory71 listings
Months of supply2.4 months
Sale-to-list price ratio100.4%
Homes sold (that month)30
New listings (that month)38
Listings with a price cut23.9%
Market conditionSeller'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 Hollister is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Hollister 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 Hollister home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Hollister, CA rose 7.2%, from $680,000 to $729,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 0.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 23.9% of Hollister listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.4 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.4%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

Get Hollister market alerts

Weekly updates on prices, inventory, and trends. Free forever.

What does it cost to buy a home in Hollister?

Priced off the typical home value of $767,301 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.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Hollister, CA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$153,460$613,841$3,945/mo
5%$38,365$728,936$4,684/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 $3,945, that implies roughly $169,059 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Hollister earns $101,979, about $67,080 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 7.5x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.

Run it with your own numbers: affordability calculator · mortgage calculator

Buying in Hollister in the next 12 months?

Tell us your timeline. We send the Hollister market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.

No spam, no reselling your details. Market data on this site is informational and is not financial, investment, or real estate advice.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hollister?

Typical asking rent in Hollister, CA is $2,911/mo, against a typical home value of $767,301. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 22.0x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $3,945 a month — $1,034 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.

Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent

Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.

Is inventory rising or falling in Hollister?

Active listings in Hollister, CA went from 77 in May 2025 to 71 in May 2026, a -7.8% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.

Active listings by month in Hollister, CA
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 20259543
July 20259130
August 20258229
September 20258630
October 20257934
November 20257318
December 20255816
January 20265621
February 20266129
March 20266541
April 20266439
May 20267138

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Hollister compare to California and the U.S.?

Hollister homes sell for $729,00018% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Hollister runs 78% higher. Year-over-year, Hollister moved -3.4% against California's +3.4%a bigger swing than the state as a whole.

Hollister, CA compared with California and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Hollister, CA$729,000-3.4%24 days
California statewide$887,400+3.4%33 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Hollister

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 2.4. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 23.9%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $740 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 $767,301 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 Hollister listing goes under contract in 24 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 100.4% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
  • In the last published month Hollister added 38 new listings against 30 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved -0.7% 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 Hollister varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Hollister

There are currently 71 homes listed for sale in Hollister, California. The median listing price is $758K. Featured listings range from $689,990 to $1,399,000.

3 bedroom house for sale at 2170 Gladiola Dr Hollister 95023 - $689,990
New Build
$689,990

2170 Gladiola Dr

Hollister, CA 95023

3 bd3 ba1,775 sqft$389/ft²
House2,431 sqft lot

Theresa Mejia · KB Home Sales -Northern California Inc

View photos & details
3 bedroom house for sale at 140 Alan Ln Hollister 95023 - $710,873
New Build
$710,873

140 Alan Ln

Hollister, CA 95023

3 bd3 ba1,591 sqft$447/ft²
House2,614 sqft lot

Elisa Armenta · Stone Bridge Homes Inc.

View photos & details
3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 147 Bundeson Cir Hollister 95023 - $724,000
New Listing
2
$724,000

147 Bundeson Cir

Hollister, CA 95023

3 bd3 ba1,564 sqft$463/ft²
Townhouse1,299 sqft lot

Laura Lynn · California Real Estate

View photos & details
3 bedroom house for sale at 810 Capitola Dr Hollister 95023 - $749,000
New Listing
34
$749,000

810 Capitola Dr

Hollister, CA 95023

3 bd2 ba1,525 sqft$491/ft²
House8,390 sqft lot

Sarah Nino · Nino Real Estate

View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 1871 Amaryllis Dr Hollister 95023 - $779,990
New BuildPrice Drop −$10K
$779,990

1871 Amaryllis Dr

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd3 ba1,805 sqft$432/ft²
House
View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 1880 Amaryllis Dr Hollister 95023 - $779,990
New BuildPrice Drop −$10K
$779,990

1880 Amaryllis Dr

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd3 ba1,805 sqft$432/ft²
House
View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 3088 Palomino Way Hollister 95023 - $823,999
New Listing
48
$823,999

3088 Palomino Way

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd3 ba2,031 sqft$406/ft²
House7,138 sqft lot

Shannan Matthews · CENTURY 21 Masters

View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 190 Tanoak St Hollister 95023 - $838,000
New Listing
37
$838,000

190 Tanoak St

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd3 ba2,752 sqft$305/ft²
House5,439 sqft lot

Rick Alva · Windermere Valley Properties

View photos & details
2 bedroom house for sale at 1181 McClellan St Hollister 95023 - $887,000
New Listing
48
$887,000

1181 McClellan St

Hollister, CA 95023

2 bd2 ba1,795 sqft$494/ft²
House4,572 sqft lot

The Finkle Team · Monterey Coast Realty

View photos & details
5 bedroom house for sale at 2161 Teakwood Ct Hollister 95023 - $1,075,000
New Listing
39
$1,075,000

2161 Teakwood Ct

Hollister, CA 95023

5 bd3 ba3,700 sqft$291/ft²
House6,896 sqft lot

Joe Prather · eXp Realty of California Inc

View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 160 Dan Dr Hollister 95023 - $1,199,000
New Listing
50
$1,199,000

160 Dan Dr

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd4 ba3,030 sqft$396/ft²
House10,415 sqft lot

Michelle Perry · Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 288 Luna Way Hollister 95023 - $1,399,000
New Listing
61
$1,399,000

288 Luna Way

Hollister, CA 95023

4 bd4 ba3,249 sqft$431/ft²
House25,155 sqft lot

Michelle Perry · Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

View photos & details

Looking to buy in Hollister?

Get connected with a local real estate expert — free, no obligation.

Active listings

71

Homes on market

Median list price

$758K

Avg. days on market

24

Days until sale

New this week

38

Newly listed

Price drops:23.9%of listings
Sale-to-list:100.4%

How much do homes cost in Hollister by property type?

How the Hollister, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Hollister, CA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$734,000$428/sq ft2822 days
Condo / co-op$480,000$510/sq ft1318 days
Townhouse$540,000$408/sq ft148 days

Who lives in Hollister?

American Community Survey estimates for Hollister. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

43,003

Households

12,424

Median income

$101,979/yr

Median age

33.6 years

Owner-occupied

65.4%

Median home value

$679,300

Median gross rent

$1,846/mo

Mean commute

36 min

65.4% of occupied homes in Hollister 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 $679,300 against Zillow's $767,301 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,846/mo, below Zillow's $2,911/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Hollister?

16 schools tracked · 10,848 students

The largest public schools serving Hollister, 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.

Hollister High

Grades 9-12 · 3,448 students

Public

Hollister Dual Language Academy

Grades K-8 · 850 students

Public

Ladd Lane Elementary

Grades K-8 · 760 students

Public

Spring Grove Elementary

Grades K-8 · 750 students

Public

Rancho Santana

Grades K-8 · 653 students

Public

Cerra Vista Elementary

Grades K-8 · 640 students

Public

Sunnyslope Elementary

Grades K-8 · 640 students

Public

Calaveras Elementary

Grades K-8 · 599 students

Public

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 Hollister, CA?

Ordered by distance from Hollister, not by size. Compare Hollister side by side with any of them.

Which ZIP codes are in Hollister?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active Hollister listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.

Hollister housing market FAQ

Is Hollister a buyer's or seller's market?

Hollister, CA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.4 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 24 days, and sellers getting 100.4% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Hollister?

The typical home in Hollister, CA is worth $767,301 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $729,000, about $428 per square foot.

Is Hollister cheaper than the rest of California?

Hollister's median sale price of $729,000 is 18% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 78% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Hollister?

Homes in Hollister, CA spent a median of 24 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Hollister?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $767,301 home is about $3,945 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $169,059 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $101,979.

Are home prices rising in Hollister?

The typical home value in Hollister, CA fell 0.7% over the last 12 months, from $772,479 to $767,301 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Hollister?

Hollister 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 Hollister?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Hollister, CA is a seller's market with 2.4 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 22.0x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

Be the brokerage on this page

1 slot per page

Get featured on Hollister, CA

Your logo, brokerage name, and direct link to your site — featured at the top of this page in front of every visitor researching this whole city. One brokerage, no rotation, no bidding war.

  • Goes live in 24 hours
  • Cancel anytime
  • Do-follow backlink to your site

$100

per month

Claim this spot

Keep researching Hollister

Get the Hollister market brief

Get the Hollister, CA market brief

One email: what homes are actually clearing at around $767,301, how long they sit, which ZIPs run cheaper, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.

No spam, no reselling your details. Market data on this site is informational and is not financial, investment, or real estate advice.