Colfax Housing Update: Prices Up, Zoning Changes Head to Hearing
Colfax, CA – March 13, 2026 – Home prices are rising year over year as the City Council schedules a March 25 zoning hearing with citywide implications.
Home prices in Colfax are trending higher as city leaders prepare for another zoning discussion later this month.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price reached $373K in January 2026, up 22.3% year over year.
- City Council will hold a public hearing March 25 on proposed zoning amendments (File Z 26-02).
- Changes focus on public and quasi-public land use designations and code updates.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin data for January 2026, the median home price in Colfax was $373,000, marking a 22.3% increase compared with January 2025. The uptick suggests renewed buyer activity at the start of the year, though inventory remains limited compared with larger Placer County markets.
Smaller foothill communities like Colfax often see sharper percentage swings due to fewer overall sales, so price movement can reflect a handful of higher-value transactions rather than broad-based appreciation.
Zoning hearing set for March 25
The Colfax City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026, at City Hall regarding File No. Z 26-02. The proposal would rezone several city-owned properties to a Public/Quasi Public designation and amend sections of the zoning code to align with the General Plan.
Recent council agenda materials also reference draft amendments tied to zoning district updates and ongoing coordination with state housing officials. While the current item centers on public facilities, zoning refinements can influence how land is classified and how future development proposals are processed.
What to watch
- Whether additional housing-related code updates follow this round of amendments.
- Spring listing activity, which typically increases in March and April.
Are you seeing more listings, price reductions, or multiple-offer situations this spring?
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