Is Menlo Park, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Menlo Park is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Menlo Park, CA

How much do homes in Menlo Park, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,706,666

$1,435/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$146,666(+5.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Menlo Park have sold for 5.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Menlo Park was $2,706,666 in November 2024, up 5.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,435.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $907K$807.5K
-11.0%
2 $1.4M$1.5M
+5.1%
3 $2.1M$2.2M
+8.0%
4 $4.1M$4.0M
-3.7%
5+ $5.7M$5.1M
-10.5%

Summary: Menlo Park housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Palo Alto
+11.8%
Menlo Park
+5.7%
Atherton
-0.6%
Redwood City
-5.1%

Housing Supply in Menlo Park, CA

How many homes are available in Menlo Park, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8568-20.0%

Summary: The Menlo Park real estate market had 68 homes for sale in November 2024, a 20.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 1010
0.0%
3 3425
-26.5%
4 2016
-20.0%
5+ 1713
-23.5%

Summary: The Menlo Park housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2725-7.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Menlo Park, you could pay more than the asking price. 58.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Menlo Park in November 2024, down by 7.4% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Menlo Park, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days15 Days-54.9%

Summary: Homes in Menlo Park had an average of 15 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 54.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 25 homes were sold in Menlo Park; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 22 Days Ago

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