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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Petaluma is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Petaluma, CA

How much do homes in Petaluma, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$915,000

$560/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$15,000(+1.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Petaluma have sold for 1.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Petaluma was $915,000 in October 2024, up 1.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $560.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $405K$515K
+27.2%
2 $752.5K$704K
-6.4%
3 $882.2K$865K
-1.9%
4 $975K$1.0M
+5.1%
5+ $1.0M$1.3M
+25.8%

Summary: Petaluma housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 27.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Penngrove
+10.6%
Petaluma
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Petaluma, CA

How many homes are available in Petaluma, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
159165+3.8%

Summary: The Petaluma real estate market had 165 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 34
+33.3%
2 2118
-14.3%
3 7075
+7.1%
4 5054
+8.0%
5+ 1514
-6.7%

Summary: The Petaluma housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4243+2.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Petaluma, you could pay more than the asking price. 41.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in Petaluma in October 2024, up by 2.4% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 42% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Petaluma, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
40 Days87 Days+114.8%

Summary: Homes in Petaluma had an average of 87 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 114.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 43 homes were sold in Petaluma; 2% of homes were sold within 30 days, 2% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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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