What do homes cost in Stanislaus County? Where to find prices as low as $225K
Buying a home in California comes at a high cost.
Even though home prices in California have dipped slightly, homebuyers still face steep costs.
According to the most recent report from the California Association of Realtors, the statewide median home price was $850,680 in December, down 0.4% from $853,780 in November and lower than $861,020 from December 2024.
Luckily, Northern California has some of the state’s more affordable housing markets, according to the Realtors group.
What does the average home cost in Stanislaus County?
Here’s where you can find listings starting around $225,000:
How much do homes cost in Stanislaus County?
The average value of a home in Stanislaus County was $456,250 as of December, according to the most recent report from the California Association of Realtors.
“Housing affordability showed some improvement in the fourth quarter,” Jordan Levine, California Association of Realtors senior vice president and chief economist, said in the Jan. 15 report.
“The combination of lower mortgage rates and a growing supply of homes should encourage more prospective buyers to enter the market this year,” Levine added.
Although “some policy uncertainty remains,” Levine said, real estate experts expect steady economic growth and a gradually improving housing market in 2026.
What are current mortgage rates in California?
Mortgage rates in California have dropped, according to the California Association of Realtors.
“With mortgage rates sliding a full percentage point since (2024), housing markets across the state are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel,” the Realtors group said in its Jan. 15 report.
As of Friday, Jan. 30, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in California was about 5.9%, according to Zillow.
The California Association of Realtors expects mortgage rates to stay below 6% in 2026.
Where can I find cheapest homes in Stanislaus County?
As of Friday, Jan. 30, there were more than 1,000 properties for sale in Stanislaus County, according to Zillow.
While some of the lowest-priced homes were located in Modesto, homes for sale in surrounding towns — including Empire, Oakdale and Valley Home — had prices below the average countywide value of $456,250.
Where can I buy a house for under $300,000 in Stanislaus County?
In the Modesto area, the most affordable homes range from move-in ready houses to fixer-uppers in need of major repairs.
As of Friday, Jan. 30, these were 10 houses available to buy in Stanislaus County for less than $300,000, according to Zillow:
1. One bedroom, one bathroom for $225,000 — 208 El Paso Ave., Modesto
2. One bedroom, one bathroom for $259,999 — 1415 Avondale Ave., Modesto
3. Three bedroom, one bathroom for $260,000 — 721 Imperial Ave., Modesto
4. One bedroom, one bathroom for $269,000 — 1608 Teresa St., Modesto
5. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms for $275,000 — 209 A St., Empire
6. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms for $284,900 — 717 Souza Ave., Modesto
7. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms for $289,000 — 536 Capistrano Drive, Modesto
8. One bedroom, one bathroom for $299,000 — 147 West Ave., Oakdale
9. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms for $299,900 — 13112 Minnesota Ave., Valley Home
10. Two bedrooms, one bathroom for $299,900 — 306 Walnut St., Modesto
