🏡 May 2025 Shasta County Housing Market Update

Is the market shifting... or just finally catching its breath?

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Kory & Veronica Normandeau
June 27, 2025

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😕 Feeling the Shift? You’re Not Alone.

Are you hearing mixed signals about the housing market? Some say we’re on the edge of a crash. Others are calling it a correction—or even a return to normal. So what’s really happening here in Shasta County?

First, let’s clear something up: not all market headlines apply to us. Many media outlets pull data from broad regions or entire MLS zones. What you’ll find in this report is hyperlocal, focused solely on Shasta County.

If you’re a homeowner, investor, or would-be buyer, understanding the real-time data here isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Why? Because who moves next gets the most advantage. Timing isn’t everything… but it’s a lot.

➡️ Curious how these numbers affect your home’s value?

📊 A Market in Motion: What May’s Stats Are Really Saying

🏘️ See how inventory just posted its largest jump since 2017—chart below.

For the first time since the pandemic, we saw inventory surge—636 active listings this May vs. 468 a year ago. That’s a 36% year-over-year increase, and the largest shift in inventory since 2017.

But here’s the key: buyers haven’t caught up yet. With only 185 closings in May, our months of supply hit 3.4, up 21%from last year.

That doesn’t signal a crash—it signals balance. A cooling of the ultra-tight frenzy we’ve known for years.

This is the kind of movement that creates new opportunities—but only if you know how to act on them.

💰 Bought Before 2020? You’ve Gained More Than You Think

📈 How much equity have you built? This chart helps paint the picture.

Let’s talk home values.

Despite what national headlines suggest, prices here haven’t fallen off a cliff. Redding’s median price is down only slightly year-over-year, and up at least 30% since before the pandemic—often more, depending on when you purchased. And if you’re thinking about selling, remember: it’s not just about the sale price, but your net gain.

What about those who bought after 2022? You may feel uneasy—but hang tight. The fundamentals of real estate haven’t changed: location, inventory, and time. Values may flatten in the short term, but homeownership remains one of the most resilient wealth builders over time.

📉 Want to dig deeper?

Explore this interactive chart showing home price trends across 3,000+ U.S. counties—including Shasta:

📊 Inventory is rising nationwide—but how does Shasta compare?

Inventory is up—both locally and nationally—but this is not a repeat of 2008. In fact, we’re just now reaching pre-2019 levels in many markets.

This shift is healthy, especially after years of pent-up demand. It gives buyers a chance to breathe, negotiate, and make smarter choices. For sellers, it means strategy matters again. The best homes (priced right, staged well, marketed smartly) are still moving quickly.

📩 Want to know how your home stacks up in today’s market?

📉 Altos Insights: Why Price Cuts Are Back—and What They Really Mean

🧾 A growing number of price drops—what’s driving them? (Chart below)

Altos Research shows active inventory hovering near 620, with the Market Action Index at 35—still favoring sellers slightly. But 43% of homes saw a price reduction in May. What does that tell us?

Some sellers may be chasing 2021 prices that no longer exist. Others are adjusting more quickly—and winning. If your home has been sitting, the market may be telling you something: price isn’t just about dollars—it’s about psychology.

In a market that takes 63–116 days to move a property, sellers must lead with realism, and buyers with readiness.

🧭 So What Now? Let’s Be Real.

If you’re confused by this market—you’re not alone. But you’re also not stuck. The truth is: this is one of the best times to make a move if you’re strategic.

  • Sellers: You haven’t missed the window. You just need the right positioning.

  • Buyers: You now have negotiating room and time on your side.

We’re here to guide you through it all—with the data, the strategy, and the experience to help you win in today’s changing market.

Let’s make your next move your smartest yet.