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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Oakland is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Oakland, CA

How much do homes in Oakland, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$850,000

$587/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$390(0%)

Key Takeaway

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

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $467.5K$450K
-3.7%
2 $685K$634.8K
-7.3%
3 $955K$950K
-0.5%
4 $1.4M$1.3M
-6.9%
5+ $1.3M$1.4M
+6.1%

Summary: Oakland housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Alameda
+4.4%
Oakland
0%
Emeryville
-0.1%
Piedmont
-3.0%

Housing Supply in Oakland, CA

How many homes are available in Oakland, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,102967-12.3%

Summary: The Oakland real estate market had 967 homes for sale in November 2024, a 12.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 109104
-4.6%
2 330303
-8.2%
3 353293
-17.0%
4 210176
-16.2%
5+ 10091
-9.0%

Summary: The Oakland housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 17%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
261220-15.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

59 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

122 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Oakland, you could pay more than the asking price. 60.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 220 homes were sold or pending in Oakland in November 2024, down by 15.7% month-over-month. Of the 202 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Oakland, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
31 Days42 Days+36.8%

Summary: Homes in Oakland had an average of 42 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 36.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

114 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

80 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 220 homes were sold in Oakland; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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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