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Market Intelligence · CA / Stanislaus County

Modesto, CA home prices and housing market

7 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$427K1-yr changeUp0.3%

The typical home value in Modesto, CA is $427K as of September 2026, up 0.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Modesto ZIP code, the median list price is $477K and homes spend a median of 41 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Modesto, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$427K
1-yr changeMedian across Modesto ZIPs
+0.3%
ZIP markets live10 tracked in Modesto
7
County
Stanislaus County

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12-month value trend

+0.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in Modesto over the last 12 months: $425K in Sep 2025 to $427K in Sep 2026 (+0.3%).

Sep 2025$425K

Sep 2026$427K

Median Zillow home value index across Modesto's ZIP codes.

Context

Modesto's housing market as of September 2026 shows modest movement. The typical home value stands at $426,585, up 0.3% over the past year. There are 383 homes for sale with a median list price of $476,500. The median time on market is 41 days, and 14.0% of listings have received a price cut. Fresh inventory remains limited, with 186 new listings added recently. For sellers, the slow appreciation and modest inventory suggest a balanced market where pricing strategy matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Modesto, CA?

Typical home value

$427K

Up0.3%YoY

Median list price

$477K

Days on market

41

Homes for sale

383

Price cuts

14.0%

New listings

186

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Modesto's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Modesto, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Modesto, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, from $425K in September 2025 to $427K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Modesto, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$426,585+0.3%
September 2025$425,340No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Modesto ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Modesto, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Modesto, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 41 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical Modesto ZIP code, and 186 new listings against 383 active listings across Modesto, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Modesto housing market forecast 2027

-0.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 7 Modesto ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.4%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Modesto rose 0.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Modesto?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Modesto shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.4%), after a 0.3% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 7 Modesto ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Modesto ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 10 Modesto ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Modesto, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Modesto worth?

The typical home value in Modesto is $426,585 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.3% increase over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Modesto right now?

There are 383 homes for sale in Modesto as of September 2026, with a median list price of $476,500.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Modesto?

Homes in Modesto spend a median of 41 days on the market before selling.

Are home prices going up or down in Modesto, CA?

Typical home values in Modesto, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Modesto, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Modesto, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 41 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical Modesto ZIP code, and 186 new listings against 383 active listings across Modesto, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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