Changing Seasons, Changing Market: What August Numbers Mean for You

Butte & Glenn County Market Update – August 2025

As summer winds down, our local housing market continues to show shifting dynamics. Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or investing, these insights can help guide your next move.

Butte County Overview

• Total Sales: 152 (down 5% from 2024)
• Single-Family Sales: 127 (down 11.8%)
• Condo Sales: 2 (down 66.7%)

Pricing Trends:

• Avg. Single-Family Price: $498,179 (down 1.2%)
• Median Single-Family Price: $415,000 (down 7.3%)
• Avg. Condo Price: $332,000 (up 21.5%)
• Median Condo Price: $332,000 (up 28.9%)

Takeaway: Detached homes are softening, while condos are surging in value and demand—making them a standout investment this year.

Chico

• Single-Family Sales: 65
• Avg. Price: $632,769
• Median Price: $470,000
• Condo Sales: 2
• Avg./Median Condo Price: $332,000

Takeaway: Chico leads Butte County in both sales activity and pricing power.

Paradise

• Single-Family Sales: 16
• Avg. Price: $407,625
• Median Price: $374,000
• Vacant Land Sales: 29
• Avg. Land Price: $39,552
• Median Land Price: $35,000

Takeaway: Land sales remain strong, showing buyer confidence in long-term rebuilding.

Oroville & Durham

• Oroville (27 Sales): Avg. $327,069 | Median $330,000
• Durham (3 Sales): Avg. $435,667 | Median $379,000

Takeaway: Oroville offers the most affordable homes; Durham holds higher values.

Glenn County Highlights

• Total Sales: 19 (up 18.8%)
• Single-Family Sales: 19 (up 26.7%)
• Avg. Price: $332,105 (up 13.4%)
• Median Price: $350,000 (up 7.7%)

Takeaway: Glenn County is showing steady sales and pricing growth.

✨ What This Means for You

• Buyers: Prices are softening — act before interest rates shift.
• Sellers: Presentation and pricing are more important than ever.
• Investors: Condos and Glenn County are outperforming.

Curious how these trends affect your neighborhood or investment goals? Let’s talk strategy.

Alora Flucard
Parkway Real Estate Co. | Real Estate A.F.
530-591-5094
mrsrealestateaf.com