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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Central Coast is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Central Coast, CA

How much do homes in Central Coast, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,900,346

$1,001/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$182,679(+10.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Central Coast have sold for 10.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Central Coast was $1,900,346 in October 2024, up 10.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,001.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $639K$719K
+12.5%
2 $981K$1.1M
+18.0%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+7.6%
4 $2.4M$3.0M
+24.1%
5+ $4.2M$4.7M
+13.1%

Summary: Central Coast housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 24.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Irvine
+19.2%
Costa Mesa
+13.9%
Newport Beach
+11.8%
Central Coast
+10.6%
Corona Del Mar
+8.3%

Housing Supply in Central Coast, CA

How many homes are available in Central Coast, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
750769+2.5%

Summary: The Central Coast real estate market had 769 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1817
-5.6%
2 119120
+0.8%
3 250263
+5.2%
4 197200
+1.5%
5+ 166169
+1.8%

Summary: The Central Coast housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
136149+9.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

101 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Central Coast, you may be able to get a good deal. 67.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 149 homes were sold or pending in Central Coast in October 2024, up by 9.6% month-over-month. Of the 149 sold homes, 68% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Central Coast, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
32 Days39 Days+22.1%

Summary: Homes in Central Coast had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 22.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

82 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

51 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 149 homes were sold in Central Coast; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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

Newest Listings in Central Coast, CA

Nearby Markets to Central Coast, CA

What housing markets are near Central Coast, CA?