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Oxnard Median Prices Rise 4.2 Percent in Quarter Versus Same Period Last Year
Local sales data through June show steady gains in single-family homes across several neighborhoods.
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Oxnard median home prices rose 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same months in 2025.
The increase arrives as mortgage rates have held near 6.4 percent and inventory remains tight in Ventura County. Buyers who waited through spring now face higher entry points than they did twelve months ago, especially for three-bedroom houses with yards.
Transactions picked up along Fifth Street near Heritage Square and around the Channel Islands Harbor, where waterfront condos moved faster than inland units. The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce noted that several listings near the Oxnard Transit Center drew multiple offers within ten days of going on market.
Ventura County Association of Realtors figures released July 3 show the city median reached $712,400 for the April-to-June period, up from $683,700 a year earlier. A total of 318 homes changed hands, down 11 percent from the prior quarter but still above the five-year average for that stretch.
Neighborhood price shifts
La Colonia posted the largest year-over-year gain at 5.9 percent, with the median hitting $645,000. Homes near Oxnard Beach Park averaged $789,000, a 3.1 percent rise. Properties on Wooley Road between Rose Avenue and Victoria Street sold for an average of $672,000, reflecting demand from commuters who work at the Port of Hueneme.
Days on market averaged 28 citywide, two days shorter than last summer. Cash buyers accounted for 22 percent of closings, mostly in the $800,000-plus segment.
Next steps for buyers and sellers
Sellers who list before Labor Day should price within 3 percent of recent comps to avoid lingering inventory, according to local agents. Buyers can target pre-approved financing now and focus on homes that need cosmetic updates, where negotiation room remains. Checking the city’s updated housing element report for upcoming zoning changes near the Metrolink station can also help identify longer-term value.
Market watchers expect similar quarterly gains through September if rates stay stable and no new supply enters from new construction projects along Oxnard Boulevard.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.