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Markham Ranch

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 47
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$1.3M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$1.3M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.142
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$1.3M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,654 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1989
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.52%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.48%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.68%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.80%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.15.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.334

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.245 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$191K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$267K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Markham Ranch compares

By median home value, Markham Ranch is the 14th most expensive of 54 neighborhoods in Monterey County, and its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Monterey County.

Home values in Markham Ranch

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$1M$3.9M
neighborhoods in Monterey County ranked by median home value
#Monterey CountyMedian valueHomes
1Santa Lucia Preserve$5.7M162
2El Pescadero Rancho$5.5M670
3Carmel Highlands$3M5,571
4Quail Lodge$2.6M206
5Alta Mesa$2.6M114
6Pasadera$2.6M230
7James Meadows Tract$2.2M272
8Carmel Valley Ranch$2.1M327
9Beach Tract / Fairway Homes$2M805
10Rancho Del Monte$1.8M288
11Pacific Grove Acres$1.7M517
12Pacific Grove Retreat$1.5M596
13Sunset Drive$1.3M410
14Markham Ranch$1.3M142
15Seaview$1.3M152
16Downtown Pacific Grove$1.3M217
17High Meadow$1.3M282
18Second Addition$1.2M365
19First Addition$1.2M279
20Fifth Addition$1.2M569
21Third Addition$1.2M2,010
22Monterey Vista$1.2M1,583
23Skyline Forest$1.2M449
24Del Monte Beach$1.1M344

54 neighborhoods in Monterey County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Markham Ranch market

What is the median home price in Markham Ranch, CA?

The median sale price in Markham Ranch, CA is $1,305,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Markham Ranch, CA each year?

9 homes sold in Markham Ranch, CA over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Markham Ranch, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Markham Ranch, CA is currently a balanced market, scoring 47 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Markham Ranch, CA?

Markham Ranch, CA contains 142 residential properties, with a median of 2,654 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1989. The median TopHap Estimate is $1.3M.

How does Markham Ranch, CA compare to the rest of Monterey County?

By median home value, Markham Ranch, CA is the 14th most expensive of 54 neighborhoods in Monterey County. Its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Monterey County. Sunset Drive ranks just above it and Seaview just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Markham Ranch, CA?

68% of homes in Markham Ranch, CA are owner-occupied. 80% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Markham Ranch, CA hold?

61% of mortgaged homes in Markham Ranch, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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