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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Berkeley is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Berkeley, CA

How much do homes in Berkeley, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,400,000

$905/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$5,000(+0.4%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Berkeley has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Berkeley was $1,400,000 in October 2024, up 0.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $905.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $728K$665K
-8.7%
2 $1.0M$1.1M
+3.1%
3 $1.5M$1.5M
+2.8%
4 $1.8M$1.9M
+1.2%
5+ $2.1M$2.3M
+6.5%

Summary: Berkeley housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Oakland
+0.9%
Berkeley
0.4%
Emeryville
-0.7%
Albany
-11.0%

Housing Supply in Berkeley, CA

How many homes are available in Berkeley, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
171175+2.3%

Summary: The Berkeley real estate market had 175 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1515
0.0%
2 3744
+18.9%
3 5648
-14.3%
4 4746
-2.1%
5+ 1622
+37.5%

Summary: The Berkeley 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 18.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 37.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5266+26.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

54 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Berkeley, you could pay more than the asking price. 84.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 66 homes were sold or pending in Berkeley in October 2024, up by 26.9% month-over-month. Of the 64 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 2% were sold at asking, and 84% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Berkeley, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
23 Days19 Days-18.3%

Summary: Homes in Berkeley had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 18.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

55 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 66 homes were sold in Berkeley; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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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