Is San Jose, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Jose is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Jose, CA

How much do homes in San Jose, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,399,849

$882/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$99,934(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Jose have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Jose was $1,399,849 in October 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $882.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $563.5K$563K
-0.1%
2 $809.8K$815.8K
+0.7%
3 $1.3M$1.3M
+5.6%
4 $1.5M$1.7M
+11.6%
5+ $1.9M$2.2M
+15.9%

Summary: San Jose housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Los Gatos
+11.4%
Santa Clara
+10.1%
Saratoga
+9.6%
Campbell
+9.5%
San Jose
+7.7%

Housing Supply in San Jose, CA

How many homes are available in San Jose, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,4561,526+4.8%

Summary: The San Jose real estate market had 1,526 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 5155
+7.8%
2 337355
+5.3%
3 531533
0.4%
4 421444
+5.5%
5+ 116139
+19.8%

Summary: The San Jose housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
475516+8.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

110 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

342 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Jose, you could pay more than the asking price. 69.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 516 homes were sold or pending in San Jose in October 2024, up by 8.6% month-over-month. Of the 492 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 70% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Jose, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
17 Days19 Days+11.8%

Summary: Homes in San Jose had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 11.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

411 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

91 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 516 homes were sold in San Jose; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% 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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