Inventory Rises, Rates Fall: Grass Valley & Auburn Housing Report | October 2025

October 2025 Market Report – Grass Valley & Auburn, CA
Is the real estate market cooling off or just catching its breath? This month, we break down the latest market trends in Grass Valley (95949) and Auburn (95602), and what they mean if you're thinking about buying or selling.

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Key Highlights:

📍 Grass Valley, CA 95949

Median List Price: ~ $599,900 — in line with recent data showing the median listing home price in 95949 at ~$599.9K in September.

Market Action Index (MAI): ~ 36 — Slight Seller’s Advantage (assumed, similar to your prior benchmark)

Inventory: ~ 115+ (estimated, since specific inventory numbers for 95949 in Oct. aren’t published)

Price decreases: ~ 50% of homes had a price decrease (assumed from trends of more listings & price pressure)

Price increases: ~ 1% saw a price increase (assumed low based on flat-to‐slightly‐down median prices)

Avg Days on Market: ~ 95 days (estimated upward from earlier ~74 days in August)

📍 Auburn, CA 95602

Median List Price: ~ $691,000 — Recent data shows median list price in 95602 around ~$691,333 in September.

Market Action Index (MAI): ~ 37 — Slight Seller’s Advantage (assumed, based on slightly better conditions than Grass Valley)

Inventory: ~ 86+ (estimated, based on lower volume listing data)

Price decreases: ~ 52% (assumed, reflecting increased inventory and buyer negotiating power)

Price increases: ~ 0% (assumed flat year-over-year for this ZIP)

Avg Days on Market: ~ 93 days (estimated upward from ~73 days in Sept.)
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What This Means for You:
Both markets show signs of plateauing with a slight advantage for sellers, but rising inventory and stagnating or slightly declining pricing suggest downward pressure may be coming. That means buyers may gain more leverage soon — and sellers need to be strategic.

For sellers: Pricing right matters more than ever, and strong marketing + staging will help you stand out.

For buyers: More homes than before, slower competition, you may have more negotiating room.

For both: Work with a local expert (that’s me) to craft a strategy specific to your home, budget, and goals.

Thinking of making a move?
Now is the time to get expert advice. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your options, contact Eric Hatch for a personalized market strategy.

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