Home prices in American Canyon surged earlier this year, but by fall 2025, the market is steadying—not falling. YTD median SFR price sits at $742,500, and with only 24 active listings, sellers still benefit from lean inventory while buyers gain room to negotiate.
📈 American Canyon 2025 Market Snapshot (YTD through October)
| Metric | Single-Family | Manufactured | Total |
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| Closed Sales YTD | 81 | 26 | 107 |
| Median Sold Price | $742,500 | $163,000 | — |
| Avg. Days on Market | 45.7 days | 66.5 days | — |
| Active Listings (Current) | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| YoY Price Trend (SFR) | ↑ Moderate | Stable | — |
👉 Why this matters: The $742K median price reflects steady demand at mid-to-upper price points, while manufactured homes continue to offer the most accessible entry point. Inventory remains tight, giving sellers leverage — but longer DOM signals a more balanced market than last year.
🏠 Pricing Trends: From Acceleration to Stabilization
Earlier in 2025, American Canyon experienced a sharp summer price run-up, with several neighborhoods — particularly Watson Ranch — seeing competitive offers and short market times.
Now, as we move deeper into fall:
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Price growth has slowed but not reversed.
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Buyers are more selective, especially above the $800K mark.
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Sellers who price realistically still go pending within 30–45 days.
📊 Year-to-date MLS data confirms that this is a market normalization, not a downturn.
🏘 Micro-Neighborhood Trends (October 2025)
| Neighborhood | Typical Price Band | DOM Range | Buyer Profile | Notes |
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| Collins | $600K–$700K | 30–45 days | FHA / Conventional | Resale homes, steady activity |
| Watson Ranch | $800K–$850K+ | 20–30 days | Move-up buyers | Newer builds, fastest sales |
| Crawford Way | ~$599K | 14–28 days | Entry FHA / VA | Price floor segment |
🏡 Watson Ranch remains the top performer with multiple properties going pending in under 30 days. Collins offers mid-range opportunities, while Crawford Way drives much of the entry-level demand.
📉 Inventory Snapshot vs. Last Year
Public aggregator data previously suggested ~46 listings, but verified BAREIS MLS shows only 24 active listings — confirming the tight inventory environment:
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📍 17 single-family active listings
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🏘 7 manufactured/mobile listings
This lean supply supports pricing, even as buyer urgency cools post-summer.
🏦 Market Drivers to Watch
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Mortgage rates: Elevated but easing slightly; impacts buyer affordability.
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Seasonality: Fall historically brings a slowdown in new listings and sales volume.
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Inventory levels: Tight supply continues to prevent major price drops.
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Policy tailwinds: The 2040 General Plan is setting up long-term housing and infrastructure investment, particularly around Watson Ranch and Collins.
🏡 What This Means for Sellers
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Price for now, not for peak summer. Overpricing in this season leads to slower absorption.
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Presentation still matters. Updated, staged homes in Collins and Watson Ranch are still commanding strong activity.
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Act before competition rises. A spring listing wave in 2026 could change pricing power.
📝 Example: Watson Ranch properties priced between $800K–$850K are still going pending within 20–30 days, compared to 45–60 days for overpriced listings elsewhere.
🧭 What This Means for Buyers
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More room to negotiate. DOM has stretched slightly, and list vs. sold price spreads are widening.
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Watch entry-level inventory closely. Homes under $650K are absorbed quickly, especially in Crawford Way.
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Leverage rate dips. Even a 0.25% mortgage rate change can offset price differences of $10K–$15K.
🌐 American Canyon in Regional Context
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Napa County’s median home price remains around $900K.
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American Canyon’s $742,500 median offers a more affordable entry into Napa County, particularly for Bay Area commuters.
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Demand remains steady in the mid-tier and strong at the entry-level.
📝 FAQ
Q: Are home prices going down?
A: Not significantly. Prices have stabilized after the summer surge. Inventory is too low to support a real drop.
Q: Is it still a seller’s market?
A: Yes — but more balanced. Sellers who price smartly still hold the advantage.
Q: Are bidding wars still happening?
A: Selectively. Turnkey homes in Watson Ranch and well-staged Collins listings can still draw multiple offers.
Written by Kasama Lee, Community Realtor — RE/MAX Gold, American Canyon & Napa and Solano Counties
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