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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Mateo is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Mateo, CA

How much do homes in San Mateo, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,633,356

$1,061/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$183,356(+12.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Mateo have sold for 12.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Mateo was $1,633,356 in October 2024, up 12.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,061.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $600K$591.2K
-1.5%
2 $1.0M$1.1M
+5.9%
3 $1.5M$1.8M
+14.9%
4 $2.2M$2.5M
+14.1%
5+ $2.6M$2.7M
+2.9%

Summary: San Mateo housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Mateo
+12.6%
Belmont
+12.1%
Foster City
+11.1%
Burlingame
+9.7%
Hillsborough
-6.6%

Housing Supply in San Mateo, CA

How many homes are available in San Mateo, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
243251+3.3%

Summary: The San Mateo real estate market had 251 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2426
+8.3%
2 8692
+7.0%
3 8486
+2.4%
4 3732
-13.5%
5+ 1215
+25.0%

Summary: The San Mateo housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6981+17.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Mateo, you could pay more than the asking price. 57.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 81 homes were sold or pending in San Mateo in October 2024, up by 17.4% month-over-month. Of the 78 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Mateo, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
37 Days19 Days-47.3%

Summary: Homes in San Mateo had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 47.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

66 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 81 homes were sold in San Mateo; 81% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% 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 20 Days Ago

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