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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Monterey is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Monterey, CA

How much do homes in Monterey, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,050,166

$733/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$4,833(-0.5%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Monterey has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Monterey was $1,050,166 in October 2024, down 0.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $733.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $480K$510K
+6.3%
2 $770K$825K
+7.1%
3 $1.2M$1.1M
-8.6%
4 $1.7M$1.8M
+2.9%
5+ $2.1M$4.5M
+114.3%

Summary: Monterey housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 114.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Seaside
+13.8%
Pacific Grove
+1.3%
Pebble Beach
0.3%
Monterey
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Monterey, CA

How many homes are available in Monterey, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
91910.0%

Summary: The Monterey real estate market had 91 homes for sale in October 2024, the same as September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1215
+25.0%
2 2124
+14.3%
3 4036
-10.0%
4 119
-18.2%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The Monterey housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1825+38.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Monterey, you may be able to get a good deal. 72% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Monterey in October 2024, up by 38.9% month-over-month. Of the 25 sold homes, 72% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Monterey, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
39 Days44 Days+11.4%

Summary: Homes in Monterey had an average of 44 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 11.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 25 homes were sold in Monterey; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 40% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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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