Scott Ward's Market Update
Oakland, CA 94609
Single-Family Homes
Scott Ward Real Estate | www.scottward.me | scott@scottward.me
Oakland, CA 94609
Mon Dec 15 2025
This week the median list price for Oakland, CA 94609 is $973,500 with the market action index hovering around 50. This is less than last month's market action index of 55. Inventory has decreased to 8.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
Market Narrative
The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $973,500 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $0 | |
| Per Square Foot | $688 | |
| Average Days on Market | 65 | |
| Median Days on Market | 56 | |
| Price Decreased | 63% | |
| Price Increased | 13% | |
| Relisted | 13% | |
| Inventory | 8 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 50 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
Prices in this zip are remaining at a plateau, albeit significantly below the market’s peak. This week prices bumped down a bit, but not enough to indicate a resumed downward trend. Look for a persistent up-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices significantly move from these levels.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,147,000 | 1,379 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 3 | 1.5 | 114 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| $998,000 | 1,483 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| $819,000 | 1,270 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 98 |
| $587,500 | 1,019 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 2 | 1 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 63 |