Single-Family Homes
Thu Sep 17 2026
This week the median list price for Castro Valley, CA is $1,180,000 with the market action index hovering around 56. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has decreased to 37.
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, 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.
| Median List Price | $1,180,000 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $0 | |
| Per Square Foot | $651 | |
| Average Days on Market | 47 | |
| Median Days on Market | 42 | |
| Price Decreased | 35% | |
| Price Increased | 0% | |
| Relisted | 11% | |
| Inventory | 37 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 56 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
While prices have been basically flat, the price per square foot has been heading downward. While not a sign of broad strength in a market, larger homes are coming more available and buyers can see more home for their money.
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,643,444 | 2,720 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 4 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| $1,338,000 | 2,025 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 4 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| $999,950 | 1,440 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 74 | 0 | 2 | 49 |
| $749,888 | 1,279 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 42 |