$10,000 Closing Credit*
$1,995,000
1,800 SqFt
2 Beds
•2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
John Cella, Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Is San Mateo, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since November 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
$1,650,987
$1,065/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since November 2023
+$197,861(+13.6%)
Key Takeaway
Homes in San Mateo have sold for 13.6% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in San Mateo was $1,650,987 in November 2024, up 13.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,065.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Nov 2023 | Nov 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $600K | $585K | -2.5% |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1.1M | $1.1M | +3.4% |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1.5M | $1.8M | +15.8% |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2.2M | $2.5M | +11.6% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $2.6M | $2.7M | +3.8% |
Summary: San Mateo housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
| San Mateo | $1.4M | $1.6M | +13.6% |
| Burlingame | $2.4M | $2.6M | +12.3% |
| Belmont | $2.0M | $2.2M | +10.9% |
| Foster City | $1.6M | $1.7M | +6.3% |
| Hillsborough | $5.2M | $4.9M | -4.4% |
Housing Supply in San Mateo, CA
How many homes are available in San Mateo, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | 194 | -19.8% |
Summary: The San Mateo real estate market had 194 homes for sale in November 2024, a 19.8% decrease compared to October 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 25 | 24 | -4.0% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 88 | 73 | -17.0% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 86 | 68 | -20.9% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 31 | 21 | -32.3% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 12 | 8 | -33.3% |
Summary: The San Mateo housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 20.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 32.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.
Number of Homes Sold
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | 66 | -19.5% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
38 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Key Takeaway
If you're buying a home in San Mateo, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 66 homes were sold or pending in San Mateo in November 2024, down by 19.5% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 61% 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
| Nov 2023 | Nov 2024 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 34 Days | 50 Days | +48.6% |
Summary: Homes in San Mateo had an average of 50 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 48.6% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Key Takeaway
Many homes in San Mateo are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During November 2024, 66 homes were sold in San Mateo; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.
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