Scott Ward's Market Update
Berkeley, CA 94702
Single-Family Homes
Scott Ward Real Estate | www.scottward.me | scott@scottward.me
Berkeley, CA 94702
Fri May 08 2026
This week the median list price for Berkeley, CA 94702 is $949,999 with the market action index hovering around 88. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 83. Inventory has increased to 7.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
Market Narrative
Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $949,999 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $890,000 | |
| Per Square Foot | $889 | |
| Average Days on Market | 3 | |
| Median Days on Market | 0 | |
| Price Decreased | 0% | |
| Price Increased | 0% | |
| Relisted | 0% | |
| Inventory | 7 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 88 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,348,500 | 1,503 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| $973,999 | 1,041 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 2 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| $890,000 | 1,199 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 2 | 1.5 | 113 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| $775,000 | 843 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 2 | 2 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 |