113 homes sold in Kalifornsky in the last year, at a typical $385K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Kalifornsky homes are listed.
Every place Kalifornsky homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Kalifornsky.
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Houses are 0% of Kalifornsky’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
113 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
113 sales in the last year, against 188 in 2021 and a low of 85 in 2012. The typical sale went from $234K in 2016 to $385K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Kalifornsky are more common than before the pandemic, but 62% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Kalifornsky’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 113 sales.
If you’re buying in Kalifornsky
- Shop in September. It brings about 18 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (19% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.5% of the list price on average; 23% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 46% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 22 a month), but June is the most competitive: 26% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (21%). December has the least competition (14%) but only about 8 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Alaska as a whole
| Kalifornsky now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | AK now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 23% | 15% | 30% | 23% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 46% | 2% | 55% | 39% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.5% | 97.5% | 99.1% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 22 | 108 | 12 | 34 |
29 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2022 low (16), 62% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 86.
Kalifornsky ranks 11th of 24 busy Alaska markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Kalifornsky is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Kalifornsky home costs about $2,207 a month
Price: Kalifornsky’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Kalifornsky’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Kalifornsky is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 8.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $385K home, about $2,370 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Kalifornsky, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in KalifornskyTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Kalifornsky.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Soldotna, Kenai, Ridgeway and Cohoe sell for less a square foot; Funny River for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Kalifornsky, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai | 132 | $353K | $242 | 28% | 21 |
| Kalifornsky | 113 | $385K | $260 | 23% | 22 |
| Sterling | 96 | $443K | $275 | 12% | 25 |
| Soldotna | 53 | $376K | $250 | 18% | 22 |
| Funny River | 29 | $379K | $354 | 21% | 53 |
| Ridgeway | 24 | $441K | $204 | 7% | 44 |
| Cohoe | 20 | $482K | $225 | 15% | 30 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Kalifornsky
What do homes sell for in Kalifornsky, AK?
113 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $385K, $260 a square foot.
Is Kalifornsky a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 47 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 13 sold, about 3.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Kalifornsky?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Kalifornsky?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $385K home that’s near $2,370.
Where can I see homes for sale in Kalifornsky?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Kalifornsky’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Kalifornsky.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).