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San Mateo County, CA
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San Mateo County, CA
Sun Jun 28 2026
This week the median list price for San Mateo County, CA is $2,159,000 with the market action index hovering around 56. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 56. Inventory has held steady at or around 463.
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. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result. Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone. Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $2,159,000 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $2,043,475 | |
| Per Square Foot | $1,127 | |
| Average Days on Market | 110 | |
| Median Days on Market | 28 | |
| Price Decreased | 19% | |
| Price Increased | 2% | |
| Relisted | 8% | |
| Inventory | 463 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 56 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
This week prices bumped up a bit but the trend of recent weeks is generally downward. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,234,000 | 3,786 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 5 | 4.3 | 32 | 14 | 19 | 49 |
| $2,684,000 | 2,300 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 4 | 3 | 63 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| $1,749,500 | 1,755 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 67 | 16 | 24 | 28 |
| $1,150,000 | 1,260 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 72 | 21 | 25 | 21 |