The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95659 sells for about $750,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,400 a month.
ZIP 95659 — Nicolaus
The housing market in 95659 remains stable with low inventory and steady, moderate price growth. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural properties, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with regional agricultural-area trends.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, agricultural property owners, and commuters who prefer a quiet, semi-isolated environment over suburban density.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 95659, Sutter County CA
Schools serving the Nicolaus area are generally part of the East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District, which maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is located in a low-lying region of the Sacramento Valley, necessitating awareness of flood risks associated with the Feather River basin.
Growth is primarily driven by agricultural industry and proximity to the expanding Yuba City-Marysville and Sacramento employment corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Yuba City or Sacramento via Highway 70 or Highway 99.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Feather River for fishing and boating, and proximity to local wildlife refuges.
The rental market is limited due to the rural nature of the ZIP, with low turnover and a mix of single-family home rentals.
The economy is heavily anchored in agriculture, with regional employment supported by the nearby Yuba City commercial hub.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on state highways for regional connectivity.
Development is largely restricted to agricultural and low-density residential projects.
Sutter County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with California state law.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and potential flood control district assessments.
Insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood zone designations and wildfire risk assessments common to Northern California.
California is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a standard notice of default and trustee sale process.
California requires comprehensive seller disclosures regarding property condition, natural hazards, and environmental factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides significant regional access for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.