Is San Luis Obispo County, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Luis Obispo County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, San Luis Obispo County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Luis Obispo County, CA

How much do homes in San Luis Obispo County, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$875,015

$534/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$42,455(+5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Luis Obispo County have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Luis Obispo County was $875,015 in November 2024, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $534.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $550K$525K
-4.5%
2 $663.8K$710.6K
+7.0%
3 $831K$862.3K
+3.8%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+2.9%
5+ $1.4M$1.4M
-3.1%

Summary: San Luis Obispo County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Santa Barbara County
+8.4%
Monterey County
+6.6%
San Luis Obispo County
+5.1%
Kern County
+1.0%
Kings County
-0.7%

Housing Supply in San Luis Obispo County, CA

How many homes are available in San Luis Obispo County, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
983887-9.8%

Summary: The San Luis Obispo County real estate market had 887 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2322
-4.3%
2 162156
-3.7%
3 518461
-11.0%
4 204182
-10.8%
5+ 7666
-13.2%

Summary: The San Luis Obispo County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
240182-24.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

95 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

35 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

52 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Luis Obispo County, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 182 homes were sold or pending in San Luis Obispo County in November 2024, down by 24.2% month-over-month. Of the 182 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Luis Obispo County, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in San Luis Obispo County, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
29 Days36 Days+23.2%

Summary: Homes in San Luis Obispo County had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 23.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

109 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

51 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 182 homes were sold in San Luis Obispo County; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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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