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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Monterey is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Monterey was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Monterey is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Monterey, CA

How much do homes in Monterey, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,025,000

$722/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$84,000(-7.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Monterey have sold for 7.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Monterey was $1,025,000 in November 2024, down 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $722.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $483.5K$510K
+5.5%
2 $775K$820K
+5.8%
3 $1.2M$1.1M
-8.0%
4 $1.7M$1.7M
-1.4%
5+ $2.1M$3.5M
+66.7%

Summary: Monterey housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 66.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Seaside
+12.8%
Pebble Beach
+5.8%
Pacific Grove
-0.2%
Monterey
-7.6%

Housing Supply in Monterey, CA

How many homes are available in Monterey, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9181-11.0%

Summary: The Monterey real estate market had 81 homes for sale in November 2024, a 11.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1410
-28.6%
2 2424
0.0%
3 3632
-11.1%
4 108
-20.0%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The Monterey housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2513-48.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 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. 69.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Monterey in November 2024, down by 48.0% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 69% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 23% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
35 Days57 Days+60.6%

Summary: Homes in Monterey had an average of 57 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 60.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Monterey has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 13 homes were sold in Monterey; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% 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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