Is Taft, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Taft is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Taft was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Taft is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Taft, CA

How much do homes in Taft, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$245,000

$192/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$55,000(+28.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Taft have sold for 28.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Taft was $245,000 in October 2024, up 28.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $192.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $190K-
N/A
2 $120K$169.7K
+41.5%
3 $197K$265K
+34.5%
4 $394.9K$278.7K
-29.4%
5+ --
N/A

Summary: Taft housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 41.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 34.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 29.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Taft
+28.9%
West Kern
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Taft, CA

How many homes are available in Taft, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1819+5.6%

Summary: The Taft real estate market had 19 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 57
+40.0%
3 87
-12.5%
4 55
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Taft housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
32-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Taft, you may be able to get a good deal. 100% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in Taft in October 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 100% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Taft, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Taft, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
39 Days30 Days-22.5%

Summary: Homes in Taft had an average of 30 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 22.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Taft are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 2 homes were sold in Taft; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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