Weekly Market Update

Alameda County, CA

Single-Family Homes

Shelly Sutter | Assistant County Manager | Alameda & Contra Costa Counties


Alameda County, CA

Sun May 31 2026
This week the median list price for Alameda County, CA is $1,249,000 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is less than last month's market action index of 56. Inventory has increased to 1,210. Click here to stay informed with the Alameda County market!

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 been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. However, the market is still notably in the Seller’s zone so we haven’t yet seen prices move lower as a result. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.

Alameda County, CA

Sun May 31 2026
This week the median list price for Alameda County, CA is $1,249,000 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is less than last month's market action index of 56. Inventory has increased to 1,210. Click here to stay informed with the Alameda County market!

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 been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. However, the market is still notably in the Seller’s zone so we haven’t yet seen prices move lower as a result. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Alameda County market.
Median List Price $1,249,000
Median Price of New Listings $1,298,500
Per Square Foot $680
Average Days on Market 61
Median Days on Market 28
Price Decreased 21%
Price Increased 2%
Relisted 9%
Inventory 1,210
Median Rent
Market Action 53
Strong Seller's Market

Prices are climbing and we’re nearing the market’s all time high so watch the Market Action Index as an indicator of how long this trend will last.

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
$2,095,000 2,778 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3 41 62 40 28
$1,425,000 1,928 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 4 3 53 55 37 28
$999,000 1,579 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 71 66 53 14
$683,500 1,162 0 - 4,500 sqft 3 2 101 37 50 42