The Carson City housing market posted strong numbers in August 2026. The median sale price rose 16.1% year-over-year to $580,500, with 50 homes sold — a 16.3% jump in sales volume. Inventory remains tight at 1.8 months of supply, down 41.9% from last year. Homes are going under contract in a median of 15 days, and 22% of sales closed above asking price. Sellers received 99% of their list price on average. Total transaction volume reached $30.9M.
Key Metrics
September 2026 at a Glance
Median Price
$581K
▲ +16.1% YoY
Closed Sales
50
▲ +16.3% YoY
Days to Contract
15
▼ -53.1% YoY
Months Supply
1.8
▼ -41.9% YoY
List Price Recv'd
99%
▼ -0.7% YoY
Trends
12-Month History
Median Price
Closed Sales
Days to Contract
Price per Sq Ft
List-to-Sale Price Ratio
Months Supply
Active Inventory
New Listings
Negotiations
Over/Under Asking
22%
34%
44%
Over Asking: 22% At Asking: 34% Under Asking: 44%
46% of listings had price reductions (median reduction: $25,100). 10.7% expired or were withdrawn.
Price Distribution
Sales by Price Tier
$0-400K
4
8% of sales
Median: $375,000
$400-600K
23
46% of sales
Median: $489,990
$600-800K
17
34% of sales
Median: $689,000
$800K-1M
3
6% of sales
Median: $869,000
$1M+
3
6% of sales
Median: $1,415,000
Affordability
What It Costs
Est. Monthly Payment
$3,000
+18.7% from last year
Income Needed
$128,571
At 28% debt-to-income
With 20% Down
$116,100
On $580,500 median
Long-Term Trends
10-Year Price History
A home purchased at the Carson City median of $220,000 in 2015 would be worth approximately $549,000 today — a 149.5% increase.
Carson City's median home price just hit $581K — up 16.1% from last year. Homes are moving in 15 days and 22% sold over asking price. With just 1.8 months of inventory, this market is competitive. Thinking about your next move? Let's talk.
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The Carson City housing market posted strong numbers in August 2026. The median sale price rose 16.1% year-over-year to $580,500, with 50 homes sold — a 16.3% jump in sales volume. Inventory remains tight at 1.8 months of supply, down 41.9% from last year. Homes are going under contract in a median of 15 days, and 22% of sales closed above asking price. Sellers received 99% of their list price on average. Total transaction volume reached $30.9M.
