Is Portola Valley, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Portola Valley is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Portola Valley was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Portola Valley, CA

How much do homes in Portola Valley, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$3,997,500

$1,419/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$197,500(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Portola Valley have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Portola Valley was $3,997,500 in October 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,419.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $7.0M-
N/A
2 $1.8M$1.7M
-5.4%
3 $3.1M$3.5M
+14.5%
4 $4.8M$4.1M
-13.5%
5+ $3.9M$5.7M
+44.0%

Summary: Portola Valley housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 44%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Santa Clara
+18.5%
Palo Alto
+7.7%
Portola Valley
+5.2%

Housing Supply in Portola Valley, CA

How many homes are available in Portola Valley, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3231-3.1%

Summary: The Portola Valley real estate market had 31 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.1% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 10
-100.0%
3 99
0.0%
4 89
+12.5%
5+ 1413
-7.1%

Summary: The Portola Valley housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
36+100.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Portola Valley, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Portola Valley in October 2024, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Portola Valley, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
8 Days39 Days+395.8%

Summary: Homes in Portola Valley had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 395.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 6 homes were sold in Portola Valley; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 20 Days Ago

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