Land and home values in Lake County, California
Lake County (small town, Clearlake, CA) covers 1,255 square miles and 21 census tracts. Residential land is about $4.98 per sq ft at the county median, from $3.62 in its most rural tracts to $6.61 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $338,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,480 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $4.98 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $216,972 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $54,243 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $8,770 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $338,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $184,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $466,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,120 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,480 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,060 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,470 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 5.3% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 8 | $4.80 | $234,000 | $1,460 |
| Rural | 12 | $5.56 | $349,000 | $1,660 |
| Farmland | 1 | $5.74 | $371,000 | $1,090 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakeport | Community | $6.35 | $403,000 |
| Upper Lake | Community | $5.63 | $355,000 |
| Spring Valley | Community | $5.57 | $334,000 |
| Kelseyville | Community | $5.52 | $346,000 |
| Nice | Community | $5.21 | $170,000 |
| Middletown | Community | $5.20 | $396,000 |
| Soda Bay | Community | $4.97 | $352,000 |
| Lower Lake | Community | $4.58 | $322,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Lake County, CA?
Residential land in Lake County, CA is about $4.98 per square foot, or $216,972 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $54,243. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Lake County, CA?
The typical (median) home in Lake County, CA is worth about $338,000, with entry-level homes around $184,000 and upper-end homes around $466,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Lake County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,480 a month in Lake County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $1,120 and a 3-bedroom about $2,060 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Lake County, CA?
Farmland averages about $8,770 an acre in Lake County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.