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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Central is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Central, CA

How much do homes in Central, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,808,333

$1,100/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$149,166(+9.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Central have sold for 9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Central was $1,808,333 in November 2024, up 9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,100.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $770K$760K
-1.3%
2 $1.3M$1.3M
+2.1%
3 $1.8M$1.9M
+3.0%
4 $2.5M$2.7M
+10.8%
5+ $2.3M$2.7M
+19.6%

Summary: Central housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Noe Valley
+16.8%
Central
+9.0%

Housing Supply in Central, CA

How many homes are available in Central, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
230159-30.9%

Summary: The Central real estate market had 159 homes for sale in November 2024, a 30.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2017
-15.0%
2 4727
-42.6%
3 6944
-36.2%
4 5339
-26.4%
5+ 4132
-22.0%

Summary: The Central housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 42.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 36.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 26.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8147-42.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

25 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Central, you could pay more than the asking price. 53.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 47 homes were sold or pending in Central in November 2024, down by 42.0% month-over-month. Of the 47 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 4% were sold at asking, and 53% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Central, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
33 Days33 Days-1.9%

Summary: Homes in Central had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 1.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 47 homes were sold in Central; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 17 Days Ago

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