Solano County Real Estate Market Update: 2025 Recap and What’s Ahead in 2026

As we step into January 2026, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past year and look forward with clear eyes. 2025 proved to be the year of balance and realism in the Solano County housing market — no wild bidding wars, but steady activity driven by realistic expectations from both buyers and sellers.

Today's data:

2025 Recap: A More Intentional Market

Across Solano County, homes generally took longer to sell compared to the frenzied years prior, with buyers negotiating more confidently and pricing strategy becoming the single biggest factor in success.

Key highlights from our 2025 data:

• Vacaville: 137 active listings, average price around $759K, and homes averaging 78 days on market; a balanced market with solid demand in the mid-range.

• Fairfield: 114 listings with ~86 DOM; strong activity in the mid-price segments, showing resilience.

• Dixon: More limited supply with only 32 listings, average price ~$681K, and ~68 DOM.

• Winters: Very tight inventory (just 13 listings), higher price points, and longer selling times; a premium, smaller community feel.

• Suisun City: 32 listings, more affordable average price ~$572K, and ~67 DOM.

• Napa: Much higher-end market with prices averaging over $2M, significantly longer ~147 DOM, reflecting its luxury status.

Mortgage rates played an important role for 2025's buyers as well, stabilizing in the low-6% range throughout much of the year, keeping demand steady but cautious. Buyers remained active, but were only truly engaged with homes that were priced right and move-in-ready.

Here’s an example of typical industry-average mortgage rate visuals from the period:

Mortgage Rate History | Chart & Trends Over Time 2026 | themortgagereports.com

January 2026 Prediction: Slow but Stable Start

The new year typically brings a quieter market after the holidays, and early indicators suggest that this will remain consistent in 2026.

• Buyer activity is expected to pick up modestly as people return to house hunting.

• Well-priced, move-in-ready homes will stand out and go under contract faster.

• Days on market will likely remain elevated overall, but motivated early-year sellers could benefit from less competition.

2026 Outlook: Strategic, Not Frenzied

Looking at current inventory levels, pricing trends, and buyer behavior, 2026 shapes up to be:

• A strategic market where thoughtful, intentional purchases will prevail over impulse buys.

• Modest price movement rather than dramatic swings up or down.

• Continued opportunities for prepared buyers who are pre-approved and ready to move quickly.

• A clear win for sellers who price correctly from day one (overpricing remains the most prominent way for a home to sit.)

Solano County remains a healthy, livable market, just more intentional than in years past. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on trends, strategy, timing, and local expertise will be the keys to success in 2026.