Is Albany, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Albany is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Albany has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Albany is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Albany, CA

How much do homes in Albany, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,050,000

$847/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$130,000(-11.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Albany have sold for 11% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Albany was $1,050,000 in October 2024, down 11% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $847.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $510K$420K
-17.6%
2 $850K$835K
-1.8%
3 $1.3M$1.4M
+8.6%
4 $2.0M$1.8M
-9.5%
5+ $2.0M$1.7M
-17.3%

Summary: Albany housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 17.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

El Cerrito
+2.2%
Berkeley
0.4%
Richmond
-1.4%
West Contra Costa
-2.4%
Albany
-11.0%

Housing Supply in Albany, CA

How many homes are available in Albany, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
40400.0%

Summary: The Albany real estate market had 40 homes for sale in October 2024, the same as September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 2021
+5.0%
3 911
+22.2%
4 53
-40.0%
5+ 10
-100.0%

Summary: The Albany housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 40%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1216+33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Albany, you could pay more than the asking price. 60% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Albany in October 2024, up by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Albany, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Albany, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
11 Days23 Days+109.1%

Summary: Homes in Albany had an average of 23 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 109.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Albany are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Albany; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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