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Housing in Copperopolis

60 homes sold in Copperopolis in the last year, at a typical $602K

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 Copperopolis homes are listed.

Homes sold
60
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$602K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$283
California $490
Paid vs. asking
97.4%
10% sold over asking
For sale now
54
September 2026 · 6 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 0% of Copperopolis’ sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)

60 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

14 years of sales

About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price

60 sales in the last year, against 94 in 2021 and a low of 27 in 2012. The typical sale went from $314K in 2016 to $602K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
0255075100$250K$400K$550K$700K2012: 27 sold, typical $176K’122013: 32 sold, typical $221K2014: 40 sold, typical $271K’142015: 61 sold, typical $317K2016: 61 sold, typical $314K’162017: 54 sold, typical $330K2018: 64 sold, typical $365K’182019: 64 sold, typical $360K2020: 82 sold, typical $377K’202021: 94 sold, typical $484K2022: 67 sold, typical $550K’222023: 55 sold, typical $488K2024: 59 sold, typical $518K’242025: 59 sold, typical $610KLast 12 months: 60 sold, typical $602KNow

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.

What the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Copperopolis are back to pre-pandemic levels, and more homes are for sale

We read every month of Copperopolis’ 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, 60 sales.

If you’re buying in Copperopolis

  • Shop in November. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (18% over asking).
  • Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.4% of the list price on average; 10% paid over.
  • You’ll usually have time. Only 18% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 95 days.
Best time to buy

Fall brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars

October has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but August is the most competitive: 23% of August sales close over asking. January has the least competition (15%) but only about 3 new listings.

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
02.557.51013%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 3 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 70 days to sellJFeb: 3 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 79 days to sellFMar: 4 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 84 days to sellMApr: 5 new listings a month, 19% sold over asking, 75 days to sellAMay: 6 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 95 days to sellMJun: 5 new listings a month, 22% sold over asking, 85 days to sellJJul: 5 new listings a month, 21% sold over asking, 74 days to sellJAug: 5 new listings a month, 23% sold over asking, 56 days to sellASep: 6 new listings a month, 22% sold over asking, 64 days to sellSOct: 6 new listings a month, 23% sold over asking, 73 days to sellONov: 5 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 73 days to sellNDec: 4 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 70 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than California

Copperopolis now2017–192021 peakCA now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price10%15%40%35%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days18%1%34%33%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price97.4%96.2%98.8%99.9%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract951033243
Supply

45 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 44.5 times the 2012 low (1) and 507% more than in 2017–19.

2012: 1 for sale’122013: 3 for sale2014: 4 for sale2015: 7 for sale’152016: 12 for sale2017: 7 for sale2018: 8 for sale’182019: 8 for sale2020: 19 for sale2021: 13 for sale’212022: 13 for sale2023: 19 for sale2024: 35 for sale’242025: 36 for saleLast 12 months: 45 for saleNow
Across California

Copperopolis ranks 542nd of 560 busy California markets for bidding wars

Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Copperopolis is one of the state’s calmer markets.

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.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Copperopolis home costs about $3,515 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Copperopolis’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Copperopolis’ 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Copperopolis is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Copperopolis

Six things worth knowing

6

New listings in October

The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 3.

Best time to buy
0.7%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $602K home, about $4,490 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
C

Schools

The schools grade for Copperopolis, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Copperopolis
40 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Copperopolis.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Nearby markets · last 12 months

Jamestown and Sonora sell for less a square foot; East Oakdale for far more

The busier markets within 25 miles of Copperopolis, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.

SoldTypical sale$/sq ftOver askingDays to sell
Oakdale272$512K$29332%28
Copperopolis60$602K$28310%95
Sonora44$373K$24321%69
East Oakdale43$1.1M$35315%44
Angels42$438K$28219%65
Murphys38$591K$3278%47
Jamestown30$411K$26717%83

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.

Selling, or renting out?

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Questions about buying a home in Copperopolis

What do homes sell for in Copperopolis, CA?

60 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $602K, $283 a square foot.

Is Copperopolis a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: 54 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 8.1 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.4% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Copperopolis?

October brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.

How much are property taxes in Copperopolis?

About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $602K home that’s near $4,490.

Where can I see homes for sale in Copperopolis?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Copperopolis’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Copperopolis.

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).