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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Hayward is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Hayward, CA

How much do homes in Hayward, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$885,596

$605/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$40,596(+4.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Hayward have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hayward was $885,596 in October 2024, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $605.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $392.5K$410K
+4.5%
2 $625K$650K
+4.0%
3 $849K$870K
+2.5%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+9.3%
5+ $1.5M$1.5M
-3.9%

Summary: Hayward housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Union City
+11.3%
Fremont
+10.2%
Pleasanton
+9.1%
Hayward
+4.8%
San Leandro
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Hayward, CA

How many homes are available in Hayward, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
284310+9.2%

Summary: The Hayward real estate market had 310 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 710
+42.9%
2 5771
+24.6%
3 141149
+5.7%
4 5958
-1.7%
5+ 2022
+10.0%

Summary: The Hayward housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 42.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 24.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
8390+8.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

27 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

53 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Hayward, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 90 homes were sold or pending in Hayward in October 2024, up by 8.4% month-over-month. Of the 86 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 62% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hayward, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
22 Days26 Days+19.4%

Summary: Homes in Hayward had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 19.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

65 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 90 homes were sold in Hayward; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% 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 16 Days Ago

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