7 homes in Cottonwood
Homes for Sale in Cottonwood, CA
About Cottonwood, CA Real Estate
Cottonwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 6,268 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,316 from the 2010 census. Cottonwood was a stagecoach town where a settlement was established in 1849. The first Post Office was opened in 1852. Cottonwood is equidistant between Redding and Red Bluff, 15 miles (24 km) in either direction. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Anderson.
Cottonwood is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking comfortable living in California.
Today, Cottonwood has 7 homes for sale at a median price of $595,000, typically selling in about 229 days. Families here choose from 1 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Cottonwood
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- 8Evergreen Elementaryelementary
- 7Evergreen Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 7West Cottonwood Junior Highintermediate/middle/junior high
- 7West Valley Early College Highhigh school
- 6North Cottonwoodelementary
- 5Evergreen Institute of Excellenceelementary-high combination
Why Live in Cottonwood?
- Local schools and educational opportunities
- Parks and recreational facilities
- Shopping and dining options
- Access to major freeways and transportation
Cottonwood Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$604K
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
7.0 months of supply
Buyer's Market7 active listings—plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb—buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~229 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales have slowed 27% compared to 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $286K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 13.9% (~$83K)
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