Is Redwood City, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Redwood City is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Redwood City, CA

How much do homes in Redwood City, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,746,992

$1,110/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

-$93,483(-5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Redwood City have sold for 5.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Redwood City was $1,746,992 in December 2024, down 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,110.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $780K$727.5K
-6.7%
2 $1.2M$1.2M
+3.0%
3 $1.8M$1.8M
0.3%
4 $2.4M$2.6M
+8.2%
5+ $2.9M$2.7M
-9.2%

Summary: Redwood City housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Belmont
+12.5%
Woodside
+3.1%
San Carlos
+2.1%
Atherton
-3.8%
Redwood City
-5.1%

Housing Supply in Redwood City, CA

How many homes are available in Redwood City, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
12893-27.3%

Summary: The Redwood City real estate market had 93 homes for sale in December 2024, a 27.3% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 3822
-42.1%
3 3627
-25.0%
4 3425
-26.5%
5+ 1515
0.0%

Summary: The Redwood City housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 42.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 26.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4941-16.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

22 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Redwood City, you could pay more than the asking price. 57.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 41 homes were sold or pending in Redwood City in December 2024, down by 16.3% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Redwood City, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
33 Days41 Days+23.0%

Summary: Homes in Redwood City had an average of 41 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 23% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 41 homes were sold in Redwood City; 46% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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