Citrus Heights · Sacramento County · Market Report
Citrus Heights, California Real Estate — June 2026
An established suburb on Sacramento's northeast side with mature, mid-century neighborhoods and relative value — here's the local market read.
As of June 2026, Citrus Heights, California real estate shows the median list price is about $485,257 (+4.1% YoY), homes are selling in a median of about 39 days on the market, and there are roughly 134 active listings — per Realtor.com and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data via the Federal Reserve (FRED). Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly.…
What is the Citrus Heights real estate market like?
Citrus Heights is an established suburb on the northeast side of Sacramento County that incorporated as its own city in 1997. Its neighborhoods are largely mature — mid-century ranch homes and 1970s–80s subdivisions — centered on the Sunrise Mall area and Rusch Park.
Because much of the city was built out decades ago, it tends to offer relative value compared with newer parts of the region, drawing buyers who want an established neighborhood with central access to the I-80 corridor.
Citrus Heights area market data
These figures cover the ZIP codes that make up Citrus Heights (95610, 95621) as of June 2026. Listing counts are summed across those ZIPs; median list price and days on market are listing-count-weighted. Source: Realtor.com residential listings data. Unemployment is Sacramento County-level via U.S. BLS.
Citrus Heights typically prices below the Sacramento County median, reflecting its mostly established, mid-century housing stock. For an address-level read on a specific Citrus Heights home, request a free home value report.
Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act.
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Citrus Heights still favors sellers, but the market rewards pricing to today's data rather than last year's peak. Well-prepared, well-priced homes are what actually move — everything else just sits.
Neighborhoods & areas in Citrus Heights
A few of the areas Farris helps buyers and sellers around Citrus Heights.
Sunrise area
Neighborhoods around the Sunrise Mall retail district and Sunrise Boulevard.
Birdcage
Established homes near the Birdcage shopping area on the western side.
Arcade Creek
Homes along the Arcade Creek corridor and Rusch Park.
Old Auburn corridor
Mature neighborhoods along Old Auburn Road on the eastern edge.
Discover Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights is named for the citrus orchards once planted across these gentle slopes northeast of Sacramento. It grew quickly as a post–World War II suburb, and the opening of Sunrise Mall in the 1970s made it a regional shopping destination. After decades as an unincorporated community, residents voted to make it a city in 1997.
Things to see & do
Rusch Community Park
A large park with gardens, trails, and event space on the city's north side.
Sunrise district
The Sunrise Mall area and surrounding retail along Sunrise Boulevard.
C-Bar-C Park
A neighborhood park with sports fields and open space.
American River access
The American River Parkway and its trails are a short drive south.
Annual events & traditions
- Sunday Funday concert and community series in the summer
- Red, White & Blue Fourth of July celebration
- Farmers markets and seasonal community events
Citrus Heights is a settled, established side of the Sacramento suburbs — mature neighborhoods, central freeway access, and relative value compared with newer-construction markets.
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Citrus Heights real estate FAQ
- What kinds of homes are in Citrus Heights?
- Mostly mature, mid-century ranch homes and 1970s–80s subdivisions — it's an established city rather than a newer-construction market.
- Why do buyers consider Citrus Heights?
- It often offers relative value versus newer parts of the region, with established neighborhoods and central access to the I-80 corridor.
- How do Citrus Heights home prices compare to the rest of Sacramento County?
- As of June 2026, the median list price in Citrus Heights is about $485,257 (+4.1% YoY). Citrus Heights typically prices below the Sacramento County median, reflecting its mostly established, mid-century housing stock. For a precise, address-level figure in Citrus Heights, ask Farris for a free home value report.
- Is now a good time to buy or sell in Citrus Heights?
- Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act. Citrus Heights can move differently than the Sacramento County average, so the honest answer depends on the specific home and your timeline — reach out for a free, no-pressure read.
- Do you work with VA and military buyers in Citrus Heights?
- Yes — VA and military relocation buyers are a core focus. Farris is a Navy veteran and NAR Military Relocation Professional (MRP). Try the free VA Buyer Analyzer or book a call to map out your Citrus Heights options.