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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Central Contra Costa is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Central Contra Costa, CA

How much do homes in Central Contra Costa, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,030,470

$624/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$59,767(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Central Contra Costa have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Central Contra Costa was $1,030,470 in November 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $624.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $350K$355K
+1.4%
2 $611.8K$608.9K
-0.5%
3 $919.7K$939.6K
+2.2%
4 $1.4M$1.5M
+7.7%
5+ $2.0M$2.2M
+9.7%

Summary: Central Contra Costa housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Central Contra Costa
+6.2%
Walnut Creek
+4.8%
Pleasant Hill
+4.6%
Lafayette
+3.0%
Concord
+1.8%

Housing Supply in Central Contra Costa, CA

How many homes are available in Central Contra Costa, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,3991,178-15.8%

Summary: The Central Contra Costa real estate market had 1,178 homes for sale in November 2024, a 15.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 8679
-8.1%
2 358328
-8.4%
3 403342
-15.1%
4 388301
-22.4%
5+ 164128
-22.0%

Summary: The Central Contra Costa housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
454389-14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

176 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

39 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

153 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Central Contra Costa, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 389 homes were sold or pending in Central Contra Costa in November 2024, down by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 368 sold homes, 48% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 42% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Central Contra Costa, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
20 Days30 Days+47.2%

Summary: Homes in Central Contra Costa had an average of 30 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 47.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

243 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

112 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

26 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 389 homes were sold in Central Contra Costa; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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 20 Days Ago

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