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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Salinas is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Salinas, CA

How much do homes in Salinas, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$739,875

$478/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$24,875(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salinas have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salinas was $739,875 in November 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $478.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $350K$329K
-6.0%
2 $550K$579.2K
+5.3%
3 $700K$729K
+4.1%
4 $790.8K$855.1K
+8.1%
5+ $900K$982.4K
+9.2%

Summary: Salinas housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.2%.

Housing Supply in Salinas, CA

How many homes are available in Salinas, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
197198+0.5%

Summary: The Salinas real estate market had 198 homes for sale in November 2024, a 0.5% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 109
-10.0%
2 2433
+37.5%
3 10694
-11.3%
4 4144
+7.3%
5+ 1618
+12.5%

Summary: The Salinas housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 37.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5254+3.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Salinas, you may be able to get a good deal. 40.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 54 homes were sold or pending in Salinas in November 2024, up by 3.8% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salinas, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
38 Days30 Days-21.6%

Summary: Homes in Salinas had an average of 30 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 21.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 54 homes were sold in Salinas; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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