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 November 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

$1,902,878

$1,001/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$144,128(+8.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Central Coast have sold for 8.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Central Coast was $1,902,878 in November 2024, up 8.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,001.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $644.5K$700K
+8.6%
2 $987.7K$1.1M
+16.6%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+7.0%
4 $2.4M$3.0M
+23.3%
5+ $4.2M$4.8M
+13.1%

Summary: Central Coast housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 23.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Irvine
+18.2%
Newport Beach
+12.4%
Costa Mesa
+12.4%
Central Coast
+8.2%
Corona Del Mar
+7.3%

Housing Supply in Central Coast, CA

How many homes are available in Central Coast, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
729667-8.5%

Summary: The Central Coast real estate market had 667 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.5% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1618
+12.5%
2 112103
-8.0%
3 246220
-10.6%
4 203182
-10.3%
5+ 152144
-5.3%

Summary: The Central Coast housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
157151-3.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

84 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

39 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. 55.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 151 homes were sold or pending in Central Coast in November 2024, down by 3.8% month-over-month. Of the 151 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 26% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
32 Days36 Days+11.4%

Summary: Homes in Central Coast had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 11.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

90 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

44 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 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 November 2024, 151 homes were sold in Central Coast; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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 17 Days Ago

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